UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings
  • The UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is a public nursing school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1884 and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside Hospital. It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

School Highlights

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing serves 327 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • 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:

School Overview

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Year Founded
1884
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing has declined by 10% 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
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
191 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
136 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
191 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
136 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
3%
52%
% Hawaiian
76%
3%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,000
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
88%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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