- Helene Fuld College of Nursing is an independent single-purpose institution. Its mission is to provide the opportunity, through a career-ladder approach, for men and women to enhance their education and improve their nursing practice. The college endeavors to produce high quality and technically adaptable nurses who are able to function effectively in a changing society.
School Highlights
Helene Fuld College of Nursing serves 914 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,304
- Acceptance Rate: 17%
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helene Fuld College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
43 staff
43 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helene Fuld College of Nursing has grown by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Helene Fuld College of Nursing diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
914 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
620 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
294 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
571 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
620 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
294 students
461 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
23%
% Black
65%
19%
% White
7%
37%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$80,000
$34,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,304 is more than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,304
$16,823
Tuition Notes
$21,165 (AAS Program), $23,370 (GBS & BS Programs)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
17%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing of North General Hospital (a private, not-for-profit institution located in Harlem) has been educating nurses for over fifty years. Founded in 1945, Helene Fuld has always been at the forefront of nursing education. The uniqueness of the college's mission is its career ladder approach. Recognizing nursing as a multi-level career, the college is committed to advancing experienced licensed practical nurses to the associate degree registered nurse level in an accelerated one-year full-time program. Students also have the option of attending part-time. The facilities include classrooms, conference rooms, administrative offices, and nursing arts and science laboratories. A well-equipped Learning Center contains books, journals, audiovisual collections, and computer-assisted learning resources. The Helene Fuld College of Nursing Writing Center houses a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art internet-ready student workstations. Helene Fuld is one of thirteen hospital-based schools in New York State that confers an associate degree in nursing. In 1981, it was the only hospital-based associate degree program in nursing to be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and, in 1988, the first school of its kind to receive full accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Helene Fuld College of Nursing cost?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $18,304.
What is the acceptance rate of Helene Fuld College of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Helene Fuld College of Nursing is 17%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. Helene Fuld College of Nursing's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Helene Fuld College of Nursing's ranking?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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