Misericordia University
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$35,940
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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 2,374, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,940.
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.
Test scores Recommended
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
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
11
Total Online Enrollment
1,271
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 67% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate 57% online
Master's 25% online
Doctorate 33% online
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
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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