Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Pittsburgh.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 154 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 14 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 13 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 92%). Every year 39% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mercy Hospital School of Nursing's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,190, and fees were $1,125. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,190 and $1,125 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students154 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level2-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate92% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 5 | 13 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 112 miles radius of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
3 miles away |
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
4 miles away |
St Margaret School of Nursing
8 miles away |
Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing
13 miles away |
Citizens School of Nursing
14 miles away |
Washington Hospital School of Nursing
22 miles away |
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
34 miles away |
Jameson Health System
44 miles away |
Commonwealth Technical Institute
55 miles away |
Huron School of Nursing
112 miles away |
Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs ACEN 12/01/1961 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $430/credit | |
In State Students | $430/credit | |
Out of State Students | $430/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,350 | $19,350 | $19,350 |
ADN | 70 | $30,100 | $30,100 | $30,100 |
BSN | 125 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $53,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 32% | $3,754 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $2,728 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | 80% | $7,136 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$23,144
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,354 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,935 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,255 |
$75,001 to $110,000$24,731 |
Over $110,000$25,559 |
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Student Population
154
Undergrads
0
Graduates
131
Women
23
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
71% |
Two or more races |
18% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Asian |
2% |
Hispanic |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.