The UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is a public nursing school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1884 and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside Hospital. It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
School Highlights
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing serves 715 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 715 students
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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Student Body
The student population of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing has grown by 59% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 53% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
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