Gwynedd Mercy University

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About Gwynedd Mercy University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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.

Gwynedd Valley, PA

$36,192

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

91%

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

80%

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.

55%

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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1200

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Unknown

16%

Black

15%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

1,108

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

50% On-campus

50% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold50% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold15% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold73% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,782
State Grant Aid$3,660
Institution Grant Aid$19,432
Pell Grant Aid$4,816

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

10.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Philosophy And Religious Studies.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Security And Protective Services.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.