- Average net price: $20,594 a year (2022–23)
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Belanger School of Nursing GPA requirements
Belanger School of Nursing (formerly Ellis School of Nursing) is a private nonprofit 2-year college in Schenectady, New York, with 162 undergraduates.
Belanger School of Nursing doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Belanger School of Nursing hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Admission requirements
What Belanger School of Nursing looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Belanger School of Nursing didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Belanger School of Nursing awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,594 a year at Belanger School of Nursing in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Does Belanger School of Nursing consider legacy status?
No. Belanger School of Nursing doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Belanger School of Nursing test optional?
No, it's test blind: Belanger School of Nursing doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Belanger School of Nursing?
It's one factor among several: Belanger School of Nursing requires high school record, essay or personal statement and other tests. It considers high school GPA, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Belanger School of Nursing?
Belanger School of Nursing doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Belanger School of Nursing give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Belanger School of Nursing awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Belanger School of Nursing?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,594 a year at Belanger School of Nursing in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Belanger School of Nursing ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Belanger School of Nursing requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Belanger School of Nursing's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Belanger School of NursingU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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