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Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of 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, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,482

Cost of attendance at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,482

Cost of attendance at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing received on average $6,038 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.

$6,038
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 32% $3,548 $24,835
Other Federal Grant 7 32% $3,548 $24,835
State Grant/Scholarships 9 41% $7,974 $71,769
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 73% $6,038 $96,604

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing students is 80.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

80.0%

  • white 78.6% 22 students

Service Offerings

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic