Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program campus
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Rockland County 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 16 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in West Nyack, New York, Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 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.

Rockland County 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 10-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New York State Board of Regents State Education Department Office of the Professions (Public Postsecondary Vocational Education Practical 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 Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program was $28,043. 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

Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program net price calculator

$28,043

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 Rockland County 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 $28,043 $5,884 (17%) $33,572 $38,868
2021 $33,927 $5,965 (21%) $36,000 $36,287 $37,076
2020 $27,962 $5,107 (22%) $27,465 $30,445
2019 $22,855 $3,232 (16%) $22,618 $22,935
2018 $19,623 $5,850 (42%) $19,439 $20,727
2017 $13,773 $2,464 (15%) $12,686 $12,811 $16,911
2016 $16,237 $3,403 (17%) $16,237
2015 $19,640 $3,402 (15%) $16,690 $21,796 $21,796
2014 $23,042 -- $23,032 $23,113

How does Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program's $28,043 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
Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program logo Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Poughkeepsie NY
Public $29,623 6% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rockland County 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, 89 of freshman students at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program received on average $8,097 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.

$8,097
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 67% $5,296 $31,778
Other Federal Grant 6 67% $5,296 $31,778
State Grant/Scholarships 2 22% $16,500 $33,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 89% $8,097 $64,778

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 78% of freshman students at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program received $8,014 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,014
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 7 78% $8,014 $56,100
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 7 78% $8,014 $56,100

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 Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 34

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 4 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 4 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is greatly skewed towards women students, with 85.4% of undergraduate students being women and 14.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 48, with 41 women and 7 men.

  • men 14.6% 7 students
  • women 85.4% 41 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 13 students
  • 30-34 21% 10 students
  • 25-29 17% 8 students
  • 35-39 12% 6 students
  • 20-21 8% 4 students
  • 18-19 6% 3 students
  • 40-49 6% 3 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
New York 9 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Rockland County 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

Veteran Services

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