Helene Fuld College Of Nursing
Location and Contact Information
24 East 120th StreetNew York, NY 10035-2737
USA
Main Tel: (212) 616-7200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Helene Fuld College of Nursing, also known as HFCN, was established in 1945. The college is located in New York City, New York. The institute offers one-year associate degrees in nursing and applied science. The institute offers three-year part-time course and is divided into a four-quarter academic calendar. Students can also enroll in the institute’s continuing education programs in nursing and applied health.
The Helene Fuld College of Nursing offers free counseling services to its students. The college’s counselor arranges for periodic stress-management workshops as well. The institute emphasizes career development, so the final quarter is dedicated to information on employment opportunities, current developments in nursing and encouraging students to subscribe to professional journals.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,047 |
Financial Aid
Helene Fuld College Of Nursing participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 66% | $3,177 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $1,205 |
| Federal Grant | 36% | $2,645 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $2,200 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $667 |
| State or Local Grant | 40% | $2,018 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 54% | $6,360 |
| Federal Loan | 54% | $6,360 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Helene Fuld College Of Nursing:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Canton, OH | 247 |
| 2 | Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing | New York, NY | 285 |
| 3 | St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | 289 |
| 4 | St. Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island | Staten Island, NY | 147 |
| 5 | Long Island College Hospital of Brooklyn School of Nursing | Brooklyn, NY | 180 |
| 6 | Cochran School of Nursing | Yonkers, NY | 337 |
| 7 | Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Medford, MA | 321 |
| 8 | Research College of Nursing | Kansas City, MO | 382 |
| 9 | Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Los Angeles, CA | 308 |
| 10 | ATS Institute of Technology | Highland Heights, OH | 438 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 206 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 14 |
Students
Student enrollment was 354 in 2009-2010 (386 full-time equivalent).
About 16% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 84% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 29% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 62% are full-time and 38% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 54% Women 45% All 42%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
The TOEFL exam is not required for international applicants.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)