Gwynedd Mercy University
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$36,192
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About Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,792, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,192.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
91% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Unknown
16%
Black
15%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
74%
Socio-economic diversity
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
22
Total Online Enrollment
1,108
Percent of Programs Online
50% On-campus
50% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 15% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 73% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $36,192 | $36,192 |
Graduate | $14,587 | $14,587 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $12,938 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,847 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,150 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $8,724 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $7,419 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $54,277 | $54,277 |
Off-campus without family | $55,366 | $55,366 |
Off-campus with family | $44,911 | $44,911 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
40%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Transportation Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Mobility Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Transportation/Mobility Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Police Science
BA
MA
DOC
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