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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

Troy, NY · City · 129 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
About

Located in Troy, New York, the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is highly regarded for its rigorous, hands-on clinical preparation, offering premier Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing and Practical Nurse certificate programs. The campus culture is tight-knit, supportive, and singularly focused on healthcare, allowing students to form strong peer networks and receive highly individualized mentorship from experienced faculty. What truly sets the school apart is its direct affiliation with St. Peter's Health Partners, which provides students with immediate access to diverse clinical placements at regional medical facilities and a seamless, direct pathway to employment upon graduation.

Location
Troy, NY, 12065 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
6 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$15,358
Books & supplies
$1,800/yr
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,936
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,383
Median debt
$15,250
Monthly loan payment
$162
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,487$19,913
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,750
Student Body
Men 12%Women 88%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$31,748
Independent students
78%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
94%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
9%
Black
14%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
45%
Avg faculty salary
$7,734/mo
Instructional spend/student
$26,156
Federal loan rate
70%

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