Misericordia University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$34,560
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About Misericordia University
Misericordia University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,503, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,560.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$34,560
Avg tuition
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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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
86% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1220
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1220
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Number of Students Enrolled
39%
Online Student Enrollment
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
85%
Unknown
4%
Black
3%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
25% 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
18
Total Online Enrollment
964
Percent of Programs Online
65% On-campus
35% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
33%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.