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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA · Suburb · 1,067 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$27,483
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
58%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$67,145
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Gwynedd Mercy University is a Catholic institution rooted in the Mercy tradition, best known for its premier healthcare programs anchored by the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions, alongside respected offerings in education and business. Situated on a scenic 160-acre suburban campus just outside Philadelphia, GMercyU fosters a close-knit, values-driven community where students benefit from small class sizes, direct faculty mentorship, and an emphasis on service and social justice. The university uniquely distinguishes itself through deep clinical and corporate partnerships across the Greater Philadelphia region, providing undergraduates with extensive experiential learning and high-impact career preparation from their first year.

Wikipedia:Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is a private Catholic university in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It occupies a 160-acre (65-hectare) campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Location
Gwynedd Valley, PA, 19437-0901 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
23 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,122
Housing & food (on campus)$13,956
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$55,786
Average net price$27,483
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,122
Housing & food (on campus)$13,956
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$55,786
Average net price$27,483
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,995
$30–48k
$20,617
$48–75k
$22,269
$75–110k
$27,992
$110k+
$32,456
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $23,353
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
58%
Within 4 yrs
46%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 63.6% · others: 65.4% 
8 yrs after starting
58% graduated · 2% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 40% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$65,976
10 yrs after entry$67,145
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$27k
90th percentile$35,647
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
R 530–598 · M 493–588
SAT middle 50%: 1023–1186
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 89.1% · women 89.9% 
Yield: 17.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Gwynedd Mercy University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Gwynedd Mercy University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$41,705
Independent
43%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
7%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
81.6%
Out of state
18.4%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 29 · MD 4 · DE 2 · AZ 1 · FL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
6%
Black
16%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$65,976
After 10 yrs
$67,145
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing214
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions32
Psychology, General20
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs13
Social Work10
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Computer Software and Media Applications7
Biology, General6
Public Health6
Accounting and Related Services6
Criminal Justice and Corrections4
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication3
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology3
Education, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$68M
Full-time faculty
31%
Faculty salary
$7,592/mo
Teaching spend
$9,202
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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