by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financial aid options can UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Scroll down to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, 60% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid roughly 18 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 30% | $5,944 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 7% | $2,689 |
| Federal Pell grants | 27% | $3,504 |
| State/local grants | 23% | $2,870 |
| Federal student loans | 33% | $6,841 |
The best aid is gift aid: grants and scholarships that carry no repayment obligation. At this school, some 51% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $5,452 (for some 302 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 51% | $5,452 |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $4,331 |
| Federal student loans | 64% | $7,640 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $4,115.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $20,668 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $24,262 |
| Over $75,000 | $26,534 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $29,374 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $23,601 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing’s official net price calculator: www.upmc.com/healthcare-professionals/education/schools-of-nursing/campuses/shadyside/price-calculator.
The median student at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing graduates with $12,000 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $12,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $19,666 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $208.49/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $4,001 |
| 25th percentile | $6,334 |
| 75th percentile | $17,531 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $20,000 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,000 |
| Middle income | $12,597 |
| High income | $12,000 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,185 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,000 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $10,500 |
| Independent students | $18,556 |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 2099 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $25,888,511 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 6 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $57,388 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $9,565 |
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