Misericordia University
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$34,100
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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 1,845, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,100.
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.
83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not 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 Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
54%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
85%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
70%
Socio-economic diversity
23% 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
21
Total Online Enrollment
1,271
Percent of Programs Online
60% On-campus
40% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 27% online
Graduate Certificate 67% online
Master's 43% online
Doctorate 67% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $34,100 | $34,100 |
Graduate | $35,550 | $35,550 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,250 |
On-campus room and board | $14,340 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,858 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $50,690 | $50,690 |
Off-campus without family | $45,208 | $45,208 |
Off-campus with family | $37,350 | $37,350 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
23%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
17Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
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