Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

https://www.pacollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,438

3.39% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,565

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

44.1%

451 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,770

36.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

85%

17 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (234 degrees awarded), Radiographer (23 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (17 degrees).

In 2023, 522 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. 86.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (369 degrees), 6.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $31,438, which is $16,274 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 479 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $31,438, which is $16,274 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,565.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,438

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was $31,438. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $16,274 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,565

2023 Value

1.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,565. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences grew by 1.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,000

Room and Board

$2,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was of $11,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4% with respect to 2022, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 479 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received 451 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.9% annual growth. Out of those 451 applicants, 199 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,770 students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2023.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 46.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

199

Accepted Out of 451

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 44.1% (199 admissions from 451 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 23.9%, while admissions declined by 26.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 1,770 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 652 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,118. This means that 36.8% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.6% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Black or African American, 5.37% Asian, 2.54% Two or More Races, and 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14%) and Black or African American Female (8.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,770 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 652 and the part-time enrollment is 1,118. This means that 36.8% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,091 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
305 enrolled students
Black or African American
217 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 61.6% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Black or African American, 5.37% Asian, 2.54% Two or More Races, and 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 382 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 6.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (234 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (23 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (521 degrees awarded) and Biology (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,524,472 people), Physicians (497,530 people), Medical & health services managers (196,765 people), Pharmacists (195,011 people), and Other managers (171,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2023 are Health (521 degrees awarded) and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Health (521 degrees awarded) and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,910,129 people), Offices of physicians (386,323 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,002 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (319,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Health (521 degrees awarded) and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
234 degrees awarded
Radiographer
23 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

452

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, which is 0.155 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (452).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.114 times less than the 306 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 306 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 8.74 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 100% of students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
369 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 6.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
318 degrees awarded
White Male
51 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white female (318 degrees awarded). There were 6.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (51 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 446k (3.76%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 38.3M. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences employs 45 Instructors, 12 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Female Instructor (40), Female Assistant professor (11), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are: Management, with 29 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

Endowment

$11.9M

2023 Endowment

12.1%

decline from 2022

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences declined 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $583k lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.1M

2023 Salaries

5.71%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($38.3M) and a 5.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.57% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.749% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences paid a total of $5.65M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Instructor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Management with 29 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was Female Instructor with 40 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.

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