Safety Score
81.97 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pittsburgh, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 305-student campus.
- 81.97
- Incidents / 1k students
- 305
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing reports 81.97 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students.
- 81.97
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 24
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing increased from 17 to 24 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUPMC Mercy School of Nursing is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, enrolling approximately 305 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 48 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 305 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing is "Aggravated Assault" with 44 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.96 incidents per 1,000 students, UPMC Mercy School of Nursing reports 4080% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
-
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
-
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
24
across 11 crime categories
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $16,190
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,190
- Avg Net Price
- $33,159
- Median Debt
- $14,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 88%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $68,303
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $68,337
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUPMC Mercy School of Nursing: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 243% (7 → 24 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 15 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 42 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 32 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
81.97 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Fortis College-Montgomery
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Fortis College-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 305 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto
Modesto, CA · 305 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, NJ · 305 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
IBMC College
Fort Collins, CO · 306 enrolled
Safety Score 9.80
Arizona College-Glendale
Glendale, AZ · 306 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPMC Mercy School of Nursing safe?
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing has a safety score of 81.97 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students). With 305 enrolled students, it falls below the 500-student threshold this survey uses for national ranking, so no national rank is assigned. Compare this with peer institutions of similar size for context.
What crimes are reported at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does UPMC Mercy School of Nursing compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does UPMC Mercy School of Nursing have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding UPMC Mercy School of Nursing's Safety Profile
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA enrolls 305 students and has a safety score of 81.97 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students . This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 17 in 2022 to 24 in 2023.
What this means for you
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing's 81.97 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh UPMC Mercy School of Nursing against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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