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Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents State Education Department Office of the Professions (Public Postsecondary Vocational Education Practical 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 6-to-1, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: New York State Board of Regents State Education Department Office of the Professions (Public Postsecondary Vocational Education Practical Nursing)

Admission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.7%

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$200

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 83 8 75
Admitted students 72 7 65
Enrolled students 72 7 65
Acceptance rate 87% 88% 87%
Yield rate 100% 100% 100%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program received a total of 83 applications. These applications included 8 male applicants and 75 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 83 applicants, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program admitted 72 students. Among the admitted students, there were 7 males and 65 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 72 students chose to enroll at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program. This means that 72 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 7 were male and 65 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program had an overall acceptance rate of 87% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 88% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 87%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program had an overall yield rate of 100% for the Fall 2021 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 Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program over the past 7 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 50 3 47 37 1 36 74% 33% 77% 21 1 20 57% 100% 56%
2016 73 4 69 56 4 52 77% 100% 75% 33 3 30 59% 75% 58%
2017 81 8 73 64 7 57 79% 88% 78% 33 1 32 52% 14% 56%
2018 71 7 64 47 2 45 66% 29% 70% 25 2 23 53% 100% 51%
2019 77 5 72 39 4 35 51% 80% 49% 25 2 23 64% 50% 66%
2020 30 2 28 24 2 22 80% 100% 79% 23 2 21 96% 100% 96%
2021 83 8 75 72 7 65 87% 88% 87% 72 7 65 100% 100% 100%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

In contrast to the most common test-optional policies, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program operates as a test-blind college. This means that it does not consider or require SAT or ACT scores for admission purposes. Regardless of whether applicants submit test scores or not, they will not be factored into the admissions evaluation. However, in the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. The primary motivation behind test-blind policies is to promote equity and inclusivity in the admissions process. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • Recommendation letters
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program.

  • 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 Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program was $29,623. 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

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program net price calculator

$29,623

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

New York's average $12,043
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 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 $29,623 $1,684 (6%) $29,623 $34,250
2021 $27,939 $1,974 (8%) $27,462 $30,492
2020 $25,965 $1,387 (5%) $25,335 $28,734 $26,413
2019 $27,352 $1,865 (7%) $27,213 $30,379 $30,732 $32,155
2018 $25,487 $1,167 (5%) $25,487 $31,205
2017 $24,320 $2,065 (9%) $23,242 $22,402
2016 $22,255 $3,722 (20%) $21,666 $20,697 $26,220 $24,525
2015 $18,533 $2,883 (18%) $17,687 $16,855 $18,204 $22,500 $20,805
2014 $15,650 -- $15,603 $16,383 $18,189 $19,756 $20,289

How does Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program's $29,623 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for New York colleges, that number is $12,043. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program logo Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
West Nyack NY
Public $28,043 5% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 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, 70 of freshman students at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program received on average $4,627 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.

$4,627
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 60% $3,383 $20,297
Other Federal Grant 7 70% $3,534 $24,737
State Grant/Scholarships 1 10% $7,655 $7,655
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 7 70% $4,627 $32,392

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 70% of freshman students at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program received $7,657 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,657
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 7 70% $7,657 $53,598
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 7 70% $7,657 $53,598

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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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,800
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 26 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

83.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 31 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

16.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is greatly skewed towards women students, with 87.5% of undergraduate students being women and 12.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 88, with 77 women and 11 men.

  • men 12.5% 11 students
  • women 87.5% 77 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 31% 22 students
  • 30-34 26% 19 students
  • 22-24 24% 17 students
  • 35-39 7% 5 students
  • 18-19 4% 3 students
  • 20-21 4% 3 students
  • 40-49 3% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)