School Highlights
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing serves 148 students (83% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has grown by 150% over five years.
The UPMC Mercy School of Nursing diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 300% over five years.
Total Enrollment
148 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
123 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
25 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
8%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
10%
% White
4%
8%
% Hawaiian
82%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5833%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
78%
SAT Reading
495
480
SAT Math
510
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
22
19
ACT English
22
18
ACT Math
22
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 81%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is UPMC Mercy School of Nursing's ranking?
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least debt for graduating students.
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