University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside 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 244 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 11 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 25%). Every year 23% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside 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 Students244 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio4:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate25% |
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 | 17 | 91 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 113 miles radius of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
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Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
1 miles away |
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Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
4 miles away |
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St Margaret School of Nursing
4 miles away |
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Citizens School of Nursing
11 miles away |
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Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing
15 miles away |
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Washington Hospital School of Nursing
25 miles away |
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Trinity Health System School of Nursing
37 miles away |
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Jameson Health System
44 miles away |
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Commonwealth Technical Institute
53 miles away |
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Huron School of Nursing
113 miles away |
Admission
100%
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, 100% of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside 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 | 63% | $4,048 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $3,337 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $4,458 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$19,332
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,968 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,277 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,153 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000$25,762 |
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Student Population
244
Undergrads
0
Graduates
212
Women
32
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
89% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
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.
