Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing is found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at the school.
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 32% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 510.
Students numbered 120 in 2005 at Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing.
More complete details are provided below.
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing
1401 Blvd of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5166
General Phone: (412) 232-7950
Admissions Phone: (412) 232-7940
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 232-8171
http://www.pmhs.org/schoolofnursing/
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 35 | 1 |
In 2005, Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 120 students (120 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 11% |
| Women | 89% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 98% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 205 | 66 | 32% | 66 | 100% |
| Men | 30 | 7 | 23% | 7 | 100% |
| Women | 175 | 59 | 34% | 59 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 232-7940
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,303 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,303 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
Financial Aid:
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 232-8171
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Career counseling
On-campus day care
On-campus library
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