Gwynedd Mercy University
About Gwynedd Mercy University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Gwynedd Mercy University is a private university in Gwynedd Valley, PA. It has a 58.4% acceptance rate and a 56.5% graduation rate, serving approximately 1,217 students.
Founded
1948
Location
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
Students
1,783
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
89.6%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
56.9%
Below national average
Tuition
$40,122
Per year
Avg Net Price
$27,483
After financial aid
SAT Average
1090
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$67,145
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Moderate
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Gwynedd Mercy University accepts the majority of applicants at 89.6%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1090/ 1600
ACT Scores
21/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
56.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
77.5%
4-Year Grad
51%
6-Year Grad
67%
Teaching Quality
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30.6%
$/Student
$9.2K
Class Size
Small
While 51% finish in 4 years, 77.5% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$40,122
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$13,956
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,786
After Financial Aid
$27,483
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$21,995
Receive Grants
24.9%
Take Loans
54.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $55,786/yr, including $13,956 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $27,483.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Gwynedd Mercy University fund their education.
While in School
24.9%
Get Grants
Free money
54.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$41,705
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$25,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$265/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $25,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $67K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Gwynedd Mercy University.
Gender
71.4%
Female
29%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,067
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
716
Graduates
43.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
18.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 71% of the student body. 43.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,067
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Gwynedd Mercy University fields 8 varsity teams with 259 student athletes, about 24% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
Atlantic East
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
259
24% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
49% / 51%
126
Men
133
Women
5
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Gwynedd Mercy Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$67,145
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$82K
214 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$56K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$47K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$76K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$38K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
—
13 grads
Earnings grow steadily here: $66K at six years, $52K at eight, and $67K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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