Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing is found in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 29% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 580.
Students numbered 93 in 2007-2008 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
http://www.pmhs.org/schoolofnursing
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 46 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 93 students (38 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
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 | 206 | 59 | 29% | 59 | 100% |
| Men | 41 | 12 | 29% | 12 | 100% |
| Women | 165 | 47 | 28% | 47 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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 | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,355 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,355 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,408 |
Financial Aid:
Mercy Hospital School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489900)
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 degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus day care
On-campus library
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