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UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 44%
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

43.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,545

Cost of attendance at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,545

Cost of attendance at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 29 of freshman students at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing received on average $4,055 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,055
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 29% $3,020 $6,040
Other Federal Grant 2 29% $3,020 $6,040
State Grant/Scholarships 1 14% $2,070 $2,070
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 29% $4,055 $8,110

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing students is 57.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

57.1%

  • white 60.0% 12 students

Service Offerings

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes