Pittsburgh, PA
Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 74% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 2020 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 25% |
| 2021 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 81% |
| 2022 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 100% |
| 2023 | 47 | 35 | 30 | 74% |
Fall 2023 applicants
29 of 38 women and 4 of 7 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Not considered |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has an acceptance rate of 74% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 35 of 47 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
47 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 30 enrolled.
No. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 74% — it has become less selective.