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Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences, also known as LGC, is a two-year private college, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Established in 1903 to provide educational advancement for the hospital's nursing staff, today the college offers academic programs and degrees in cardiovascular invasive specialization, clinical laboratory science, diagnostic medical sonography, emergency medical technique, general education, nuclear medicine technology, nursing paramedics, radiography, and surgical technology.
The students at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences enjoy an active student life and are motivated to participate in various co-curricular activities. The athletics department also fields some spots teams. The students participate in national organizations such as the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP).
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Campus Location410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
USA
Main Tel: (717) 544-4912
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Lancaster General College Of Nursing & Health Sciences HighlightsWhere Lancaster General College Of Nursing & Health Sciences stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Selective admissions.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 93 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lancaster General College Of Nursing & Health Sciences was 680 in 2007 (478 full-time equivalent). About 14% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 86% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 13,985 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid: Lancaster General College Of Nursing & Health Sciences participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 55 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Lancaster General College Of Nursing & Health Sciences Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 77% | | Women | 43% | | All | 46% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 425-575 | | Math | 400-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (79 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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