Misericordia University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	843
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Misericordia University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Misericordia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Misericordia University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Misericordia University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,940

Cost of attendance at Misericordia University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,940

Cost of attendance at Misericordia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Misericordia University received on average $25,719 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,719

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	78	22%	$4,542	$354,267
Other Federal Grant	78	22%	$4,664	$363,767
State Grant/Scholarships	98	28%	$3,781	$370,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	350	100%	$23,621	$8,267,398
Total Grant & Scholarships	350	100%	$25,719	$9,001,665

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Misericordia University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Misericordia University students is 71.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.0%.

71.4%

asian 100.0% 5 students
African American 52.9% 9 students
white 71.7% 279 students
hispanic 72.7% 8 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Misericordia University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Misericordia University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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