Cochran School of Nursing

What Cochran School of Nursing does

Cochran School of Nursing is a private, non-profit nursing school founded in 1894 and headquartered on the campus of St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, New York. The institution offers a two-year (four-semester) Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Nursing, delivered through both a Day Program and an Evening Program targeted at career-changers. It is the oldest nursing school in Westchester County, holds Continuing Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and is registered with the New York State Education Department. Primary customers are recent high school graduates and second-career adults seeking RN licensure; over 90% of students receive financial aid averaging roughly $20,000 per student.

The school's core academic product is the NCLEX-RN preparation pathway, anchored by a Human Patient Simulation Lab containing twelve simulators (including four high-fidelity physiologic models) and supported by a Moodle learning management system, EBSCO and R2 digital library resources, and Kaplan test preparation services. Clinical training is delivered through structured affiliations with St. John's Riverside Hospital (the parent system), Westchester Medical Center, and St. Vincent's Hospital in Westchester, providing guaranteed clinical placement — a structural feature that functions as the school's primary distribution advantage. Reported outcomes are consistently strong: NCLEX-RN pass rates of 82–86% (above New York State averages), program completion rates of 88%+, and 100% graduate employment in nursing within one year of licensure (2023 and 2024).

The business model is tuition-driven: students pay per semester, supplemented by a $50 application fee, $500 admission deposit, and a $250 ATI Launch Program fee, with employee and alumni discounts available through the Riverside Health System. GTM is sales-led, running through an admissions office that hosts information sessions and direct recruitment of high school graduates, GED recipients, and second-career candidates. The school operates at small scale (11–50 employees), functions as a subsidiary entity within the St. John's Riverside Health System rather than as a standalone commercial enterprise, and discloses no external funding, revenue, or M&A activity.

Name

Cochran School of Nursing

Legal name

Cochran School of Nursing

Website

https://cochranschoolofnursing.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cochran School of Nursing is a 130-year-old private non-profit nursing school in Yonkers, NY, affiliated with St. John's Riverside Hospital, offering a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing with day and evening programs. It serves high school graduates and career-changers seeking RN licensure, with guaranteed clinical placement and NCLEX-RN pass rates above state averages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Associate degree nursing
• RN preparation
• Clinical placement
• Patient simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Yonkers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges for the Associate in Applied Science nursing program. Students pay tuition per semester with financial aid packages available. Additional fees include $50 application fee, $500 admission deposit, and $250 ATI Launch Program fee.
2. Financial Aid Administration: School administers federal and state grants, Direct Loans, and private scholarships. Average financial aid package is $20,000 per student. More than 90% of students receive financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cochran School of Nursing is a private, hospital-based nursing school offering a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Nursing, available through Day and Evening programs. Students gain hands-on training at a Human Patient Simulation Lab and complete clinical rotations at St. John's Riverside Hospital and affiliated sites across Westchester County, preparing graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Product overview

Cochran School of Nursing offers a comprehensive nursing education portfolio centered on its core Day and Evening RN programs, both leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing. The institution's primary offerings include NCLEX-RN licensure preparation, a state-of-the-art Human Patient Simulation Lab with twelve simulators, and extensive student support services including a Medical Library with EBSCO journal databases, Moodle learning management system, student portal, BetterMynd mental health services, and Kaplan test preparation. The school operates as a two-year (four semester) program affiliated with St. John's Riverside Hospital and Westchester Community College, providing clinical placements and diverse clinical experiences across Westchester County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Program (RN) Full-time nursing program with theory classes 2 days per week and clinical practice 2 days per week, with classes starting at 8:30am; designed for students without full-time job commitments.
• Evening Program (RN) Part-time evening nursing program with theory classes beginning at 5:30pm and clinical practice hours from 5:30pm to 11:30pm; designed for career changers who want to maintain full-time employment while earning a nursing degree.
• Associate in Applied Science (Nursing) Degree A two-year (four semester) private program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in nursing, preparing graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.
• NCLEX-RN Licensure Preparation Comprehensive preparation program meeting New York State licensing requirements, including coursework in identification and reporting of child abuse, qualifying graduates for registered professional nurse licensure.
• Human Patient Simulation Lab Simulation laboratory featuring twelve Human Patient Simulators (HPS), including four high-fidelity physiologic models replicating adult, child, and newborn patients, with computer-controlled responses (heartbeat, pulse, respiration, eye movement, sweating) and a video capturing system for feedback.
• Medical Library Services Medical library located on the 4th floor of Andrus Pavilion at St. John's Riverside Hospital, providing resources in nursing, medicine, and allied health with staff assistance for research and library instruction.
• EBSCO Journal Databases Electronic research databases including Alt-Health Watch, CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, Health Business Full-text Elite, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection for course assignments and academic research.
• Moodle Learning Management System Online learning platform used by students for accessing course materials, assignments, and academic resources.
• ATI 6-Week Launch Program Mandatory orientation program for all incoming accepted students, required prior to starting the nursing program.
• Financial Aid Programs Federal and state grants, Direct Loans, private scholarships, and private lending programs to help students cover tuition and educational expenses; average financial aid package of $20,000 per student with over 90% of students receiving aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCLEX-RN pass rate: 82.98% (2023), 86.05% (2024), 82.35% (2025) - all above NYS averages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• St. John's Riverside HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCochran School of Nursing is part of the St. John's Riverside Health System. Students gain clinical experience at the hospital and graduates can transition seamlessly to employment. The school is housed in the North Wing of St. John's Riverside Hospital.
• Westchester Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Westchester Community College for instruction in liberal arts and sciences general education courses during the nursing program. Students requiring General Education Courses are registered at Westchester Community College at their tuition rate.
• Feeding WestchestersupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address food insecurity among students. Bi-monthly food deliveries to the Cochran School of Nursing food pantry located in student services offices.
• BetterMyndsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline mental health resource providing students immediate access to counselors for teletherapy sessions including initial assessment, referrals, individual counseling, skills workshops, and outreach programming.
• Flynn-Ohara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive uniform supplier partnership providing quality branded uniforms (white footwear, royal blue scrub pants, grey scrub tops with CSN logo) through a dedicated ordering portal.
• Westchester Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement site providing diverse clinical experiences for nursing students alongside St. John's Riverside Hospital affiliate sites.
• St. Vincent's Hospital in WestchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement site providing diverse clinical experiences for nursing students in Westchester County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing: Major research-intensive nursing school in NYC offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Represents the broader incumbent end of nursing education and competes for the same metro talent pool across all credential levels.
• Excelsior University: SUNY-affiliated institution offering online/distance nursing programs at the associate, BSN, and graduate levels. Comparable as a competitor for working-adult and career-changer nursing students, with a delivery model Cochran does not currently offer.
• Chamberlain University: Large, multi-campus nursing education provider operating nationally with BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Relevant as a broad incumbent shaping national nursing education delivery and online/hybrid expectations.

Regional players

• LaGuardia Community College: Public CUNY community college in NYC offering an AAS Nursing program. Comparable in degree level and metro-area market, and competes with Cochran for diverse, working-adult nursing aspirants.
• College of Mount Saint Vincent: Westchester-based college offering BSN and accelerated second-degree nursing programs. Comparable as a Westchester County nursing educator competing for the same local applicant and employer market.
• Mercy College School of Nursing: Westchester-area institution with a School of Nursing offering BSN and accelerated programs. Directly competes with Cochran for the same Westchester County student market and healthcare employer pipeline.
• SUNY Downstate College of Nursing: Public nursing school in Brooklyn, NY offering BSN and graduate nursing programs. Comparable as a New York metro nursing education provider competing for a similar student pool, though broader in degree offerings.
• Hunter College School of Nursing: Public CUNY nursing program in New York City offering BSN and graduate tracks. Relevant as a regional competitor drawing from the same metro-area applicant pool but offering higher-level credentials.

Direct peers

• Helene Fuld College of Nursing: A small, hospital-affiliated private nursing school in New York City offering an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing, closely mirroring Cochran's hospital-based two-year AAS model, student demographic, and licensure preparation mission.
• Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai: Private hospital-based nursing school within the Mount Sinai health system offering an AAS program with guaranteed clinical placements at the parent hospital, a structurally identical model to Cochran's relationship with St. John's Riverside Hospital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cochranschoolofnursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cochran-school-of-nursing

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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