UPMC Mercy School of Nursing

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,190

2022 Average Net Price

$24,461

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

100%

16 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

168

83.3% Full-Time

About

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2022, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (63 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 63 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing. 87.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (56 degrees), 18.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $1,508 more than the national average for ($12,682).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 88 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $1,508 more than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,461.

In 2022, 59% of undergraduate students attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,190

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was $14,190. The cost of tuition at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is $1,508 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

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

Average Net Price

$24,461

2022 Value

6.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,461. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing grew by 6.58%.

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

$9,698

Room and Board

$2,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was of $9,698 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.9% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 59% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 88 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 2022, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 16 applicants, 16 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 168 students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2022. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 81.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 16

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was 100% (16 admissions from 16 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 81.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissions grew by 23.1%.

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.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2016)

Scores Submitted (2016)

36% of enrolled first-time students at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 168 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 140 students and the part-time enrollment is 28. This means that 83.3% 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 70.2% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 4.76% Two or More Races, 2.98% Asian, 2.38% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.595% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.1%) and White Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 168 students. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 140 and the part-time enrollment is 28.

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

33%

2022 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 33%.

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 (2022)

White
118 enrolled students
Black or African American
26 enrolled students
Two or More Races
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is 70.2% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 4.76% Two or More Races, 2.98% Asian, 2.38% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.595% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 47 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 18.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (63 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (63 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 (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in 2022 are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing are Health (63 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 63 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, which is 0.145 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 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.145 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 55 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 6.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 58% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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 (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white (56 degrees awarded). There were 18.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
48 degrees awarded
White Male
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is white female (48 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (8 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.5M

2022 Salaries

0.945%

decline from 2021

In 2022, UPMC Mercy School of Nursing paid a median of $1.5M in salaries, a 0.945% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 105% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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