School Highlights
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing serves 233 students (88% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- 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
UPMC Mercy 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
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff
Student Body
The student population of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has grown by 32% over five years.
The UPMC Mercy School of Nursing diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
233 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
206 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
27 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
233 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
206 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
63%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
78%
SAT Reading
495
460
SAT Math
505
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
22
19
ACT English
22
18
ACT Math
22
20
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 Mercy School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 81%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
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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