School Highlights
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing serves 327 students (58% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
UPMC Shadyside 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 Shadyside School of Nursing has declined by 27% over five years.
The UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 207% over five years.
Total Enrollment
327 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
136 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
136 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
13%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
10%
% White
3%
8%
% Hawaiian
76%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5714%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,000
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
44%
78%
SAT Reading (Year 2017)
505
480
SAT Math (Year 2017)
520
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 44%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing's ranking?
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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