Saint Joseph's University Lancaster

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

1,439
Saint Joseph's University Lancaster overview
Saint Joseph's University Lancaster overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences operates from a modern campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, situated approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia. The institution, which evolved from Lancaster General Hospital's nursing school founded in 1893, now occupies a dedicated healthcare education facility that opened in 2016. The college specializes exclusively in healthcare education, offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs with a primary focus on nursing, healthcare administration, and allied health fields. Students have access to advanced simulation laboratories and clinical training facilities, with most programs incorporating hands-on experience at regional healthcare providers. The campus features apartment-style student housing and maintains clinical partnerships with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, where many students complete their required practical training.

Ratings

LGCNHS is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Saint Joseph's University Lancaster admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1220

Acceptance Rate

41.2%
Saint Joseph's University Lancaster applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 40.8%
  • Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,933
Costs for Saint Joseph's University Lancaster
Fee Cost
Tuition $32,933
Books and Supplies $1,160
Other Fees $878
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $16,240
Budget for Other Expenses $1,450
Total One Year Cost $52,661

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Joseph's University Lancaster include Health Professions. 100% of students major in Health Professions.

  • Health Professions 100%

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Last updated: August 2026