UPMC Mercy School of Nursing

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,190
    2024 Average Net Price
    $33,209
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    87.9%
    190 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    308
    80.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.3%
    4 Graduates

    About

    UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 65 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing. 81.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (48 degrees), 5.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $−1,973 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $1,973 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,209.

    In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,190
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was $14,190. The cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $−1,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $33,209
    2024 Value
    10.9%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,209. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing grew by 10.9%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,342
    Room and Board
    $2,495
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was of $10,342 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.64% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,495. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 48.6% with respect to 2023, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received 190 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 304% annual growth. Out of those 190 applicants, 167 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 308 students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2024. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 14.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    87.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    167
    Accepted Out of 190

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 87.9% (167 admissions from 190 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 74.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 304%, while admissions grew by 377%.

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    SAT Scores

    36%
    Submission Percentage (2016)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2016)

    36% of enrolled first-time students at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 308 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 247 students and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.4% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 8.44% Two or More Races, 1.95% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.62% Asian.

    Students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53%), followed by Black or African American Female (22%) and White Male (8.35%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    80.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 308 students. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 247 and the part-time enrollment is 61.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    45%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 45%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      180 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      87 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      26 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 58.4% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 8.44% Two or More Races, 1.95% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.62% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 41 more women than men received degrees from UPMC Mercy School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white (48 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (65 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2024 are Health (65 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (65 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (65 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    53
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, which is 0.226 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (53).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.226 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 4.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    80%
    100% Completion Time
    80%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 80% of students graduating from UPMC Mercy School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      48 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white (48 degrees awarded). There were 5.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

    4.62% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      56 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      54 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      53 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white female (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (54 degrees).

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