School Highlights
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing serves 97 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UPMC St. Margaret 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
Total Faculty
8 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing has declined by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 138% over five years.
Total Enrollment
97 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
85 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
12 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
97 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
88 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
63%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
% Unknown races
10%
14%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$49,700
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,600
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
81%
SAT Reading (Year 2017)
510
480
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nurse Florence Nightingale, known for her pioneering work in nursing. -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is 81%, which is equal to the state average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing?
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing famous alumni include: Nurse Florence Nightingale, known for her pioneering work in nursing..
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