More selective than 94% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose HFCN over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
HFCN admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 17% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 24% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is HFCN compared with other New York colleges?
HFCN has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | United States Military Academy | 12% | 87% | — |
| 7 | Hamilton College | 14% | 91% | $28,985 |
| 8 | Colgate University | 14% | 91% | $28,786 |
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
| 11 | Vassar College | 19% | 91% | $39,343 |
| 12 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | 81% | $13,269 |
| 13 | Skidmore College | 21% | 83% | $32,297 |
| 14 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | 72% | $41,416 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at HFCN
College Scorecard; IPEDS
HFCN admissions questions
What is the HFCN acceptance rate?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepts 17% of applicants, about 1 in 6. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10 of 42 applicants were admitted.
Does HFCN require the SAT or ACT?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at HFCN?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3 of 10).
Is HFCN getting harder to get into?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepted 17% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 24% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Helene Fuld College of Nursing overview