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Central School of Practical Nursing

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 92%

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Central School of Practical Nursing is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Central 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.

Central 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 8-to-1, Central School of Practical Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Central School of Practical Nursing is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central School of Practical Nursing do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • 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.

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 Central School of Practical Nursing was $7,789. 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

Central School of Practical Nursing net price calculator

$7,789

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Central 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 $7,789 $1,072 (12%) $8,710
2021 $8,861 $141 (2%) $8,861
2020 $9,002 $1,004 (13%) $9,002
2019 $7,998 $421 (5%) $7,998
2018 $8,419 $6,094 (262%) $8,419
2017 $2,325 $342 (13%) $6,116
2016 $2,667 $347 (15%) $6,116
2015 $2,320 $1,381 (37%) $3,881
2014 $3,701 -- $5,337

How does Central School of Practical Nursing's $7,789 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Virginia colleges, that number is $18,298. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center logo Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville OH
Public $22,613 190% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Central School of Practical Nursing during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Central School of Practical Nursing received on average $4,287 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.

$4,287
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 12 75% $4,841 $58,090
Other Federal Grant 12 75% $4,841 $58,090
State Grant/Scholarships 5 31% $2,100 $10,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 100% $4,287 $68,590

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 Central School of Practical Nursing sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 11

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 22 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

91.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

8.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Central School of Practical Nursing is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.0% of undergraduate students being women and 5.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 20, with 19 women and 1 men.

  • men 5.0% 1 students
  • women 95.0% 19 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 32% 6 students
  • 22-24 26% 5 students
  • 25-29 16% 3 students
  • 30-34 16% 3 students
  • 35-39 11% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Central School of Practical Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Central 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.
  • Academic
  • Occupational