- The Ellis Hospital School of Nursing prepares men and women for licensure as a registered professional nurse. The program is registered by the New York State Education Department jointly with Schenectady County Community College. This hospital-based school awards an associate in science degree in nursing conferred by the Ellis Hospital Board of Trustees.
School Highlights
Belanger School of Nursing serves 162 students (13% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,261
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Belanger School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Belanger School of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
43 staff
Student Body
The student population of Belanger School of Nursing has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Belanger School of Nursing diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
162 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
21 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
93 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
461 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
13%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
44%
37%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
25%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$59,700
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,261 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,261
$16,823
Tuition Notes
See Standards and Policies for more information.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Ellis Hospital opened its doors on Christmas Day, 1885. Then called the Schenectady Free Dispensary, it had five beds and was housed in a two-story building at 408 Union Street. The hospital moved to its present location in 1906. Today the twelve-acre hospital campus, housing many medical specialties, has 269 acute care beds and 82 nursing home beds. The curriculum consists of 42 credits in nursing and 30 college credits spanning four semesters and one summer session. The primary focus of instruction is the care of the hospitalized patient with an emphasis on clinical practice. To address the increased health care provided in community-based settings, the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing curriculum has expanded learning experiences in public health, primary care and community services. The faculty of the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing believes education is a dynamic process wherein students acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills that enable them to better understand self, fellow human beings and responsibility to society. Learning is dependent upon the students' ability, readiness to learn and active participation in the process. The Ellis Hospital School of Nursing offers an evening/weekend alternative for completion of the associate degree curriculum. The prerequisites for admission to the evening/weekend program are the same as for the traditional day program with the addition of Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Microbiology. The evening/weekend program will take approximately 20 more weeks to complete than the traditional day program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Belanger School of Nursing cost?
Belanger School of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $9,261.
What is the acceptance rate of Belanger School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Belanger School of Nursing is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. Belanger School of Nursing's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Belanger School of Nursing's ranking?
Belanger School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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