School Highlights
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing serves 308 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- 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
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
24 staff
28 staff
School Motto
Life Changing Medicine
Student Body
The student population of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has grown by 96% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UPMC Mercy School of Nursing diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
308 students
382 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
247 students
294 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
61 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
308 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
292 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
88 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
29%
15%
% White
58%
50%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
61%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
82%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
SAT Reading
495
480
SAT Math
510
460
ACT Composite
22
19
ACT English (Year 2010)
22
18
ACT Math (Year 2010)
22
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 82%.
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: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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