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B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Glen Dale, West Virginia, B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 78%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

62.5%

Application Fees

Fall 2020

$25

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing during the Fall 2020 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 8 1 7
Admitted students 5 1 4
Enrolled students 5 1 4
Acceptance rate 62% 100% 57%
Yield rate 100% 100% 100%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2020 enrollment season, B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing received a total of 8 applications. These applications included 1 male applicants and 7 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 8 applicants, B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing admitted 5 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1 males and 4 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 5 students chose to enroll at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing. This means that 5 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2020 term. Among the enrolled students, 1 were male and 4 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing had an overall acceptance rate of 62% for the Fall 2020 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 100% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 57%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing had an overall yield rate of 100% for the Fall 2020 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 100%, and for female admitted students, it was 100%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing over the past 6 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 6 1 5 5 0 5 83% 100% 4 0 4 80% 80%
2016 6 0 4 6 0 4 100% 100% 4 0 4 67% 100%
2017 18 1 17 9 1 8 50% 100% 47% 6 1 5 67% 100% 62%
2018 23 2 21 7 1 6 30% 50% 29% 6 1 5 86% 100% 83%
2019 60 3 57 20 1 19 33% 33% 33% 1 0 1 5% 5%
2020 8 1 7 5 1 4 62% 100% 57% 5 1 4 100% 100% 100%

Accepted Credits

Fall 2020

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Not Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Not Accepted

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing was $7,155. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing net price calculator

$7,155

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average $11,259
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $7,155 $1,572 (28%) $7,589 $5,420
2021 $5,583 $2,872 (34%) $5,583
2020 $8,455 $6,749 (396%) $7,134 $11,097
2019 $1,706 $3,656 (68%) $1,706 $1,706
2018 $5,362 $958 (22%) $5,157 $5,774
2017 $4,404 $334 (8%) $4,404
2016 $4,070 $956 (31%) $4,070
2015 $3,114 $2,235 (254%) $3,114
2014 $879 -- $751

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing received on average $4,610 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,610
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 83% $4,610 $23,050
Other Federal Grant 5 83% $4,610 $23,050
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 5 83% $4,610 $23,050

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 4 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 4 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing is greatly skewed towards women students, with 88.5% of undergraduate students being women and 11.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 26, with 23 women and 3 men.

  • men 11.5% 3 students
  • women 88.5% 23 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 6 students
  • 20-21 19% 5 students
  • 18-19 15% 4 students
  • 22-24 15% 4 students
  • 30-34 12% 3 students
  • 40-49 12% 3 students
  • 35-39 4% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational