UPMC Mercy School of Nursing

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,190

2021 Average Net Price

$26,183

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.3%

16 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

148

83.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.3%

7 Graduates

About

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (60 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing. 91.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (56 degrees), 28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $2,205 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $2,205 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,183.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,190

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was $14,190. The cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $2,205 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,183

2021 Value

41.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,183. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing grew by 41.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,880

Room and Board

$2,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was of $10,880 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 43.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.88% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 22.4% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 78 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received 16 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 33.3% annual growth. Out of those 16 applicants, 13 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.3% acceptance rate.

There were 148 students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2021.

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 92.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 16

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 81.3% (13 admissions from 16 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 25%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 33.3%, while admissions grew by 117%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 148 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 123 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 7.43% Two or More Races, 2.7% Asian, and 0.676% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (69.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.76%) and White Male (8.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 148 students. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 123 and the part-time enrollment is 25.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
114 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students
Two or More Races
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 77% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 7.43% Two or More Races, 2.7% Asian, and 0.676% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 50 more women than men received degrees from UPMC Mercy School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white (56 degrees awarded). There were 28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (60 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (60 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2021 are Health (60 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (60 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (60 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by UPMC Mercy School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

60 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, which is 0.0909 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (55).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0909 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 11 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from UPMC Mercy School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is Female and White (85.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
56 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white (56 degrees awarded). There were 28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
51 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white female (51 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (5 degrees).