St Joseph School of Nursing

5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

St Joseph School of Nursing serves 95 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 30%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 43%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

St Joseph School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five years.
St Joseph School of Nursing
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
58 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of St Joseph School of Nursing has declined by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The St Joseph School of Nursing diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
95 students
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
65 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
149 students
166 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
65 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
785 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
25%
4%
% White
47%
70%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
26.14%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$46,400
$34,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$14,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,459
$6,459
Acceptance Rate
43%
43%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St Joseph School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of St Joseph School of Nursing is 43%, which is equal to the state average of 43%.
What is St Joseph School of Nursing's ranking?
St Joseph School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 43%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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