UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

  • 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 715 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-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
Year Founded
1884
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
71 staff
28 staff

Student Body

The student population of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing has grown by 124% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 219% over five years.
Total Enrollment
715 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
597 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
118 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
715 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
597 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
88 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
56%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
7%
14%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,000
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
78%
81%
SAT Reading (Year 2017)
505
480
SAT Math (Year 2017)
520
470
Source: 2025 (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 78%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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