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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA · Suburb · 1,067 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$27,483
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
58%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$67,145
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located on a scenic 314-acre campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy University is best known for its compassionate Mercy heritage and highly respected professional programs, particularly within the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, welcoming campus culture where undergraduates engage in NCAA Division III athletics, local service opportunities, and easy train access to the career and cultural resources of nearby Philadelphia. What truly sets GMercyU apart is its signature "Griffin Edge" program, which provides students with personalized mentorship to help them connect their academic and co-curricular achievements directly to career-ready skills, all supported by an intimate 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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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 · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,995
$30–48k
$20,617
$48–75k
$22,269
$75–110k
$27,992
$110k+
$32,456
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
58%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
46%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
58% graduated · 2% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 40% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
R 530–598 · M 493–588
SAT middle 50%: 1023–1186
40080012001600

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Source: Gwynedd Mercy University's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — 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%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
6%
Black
16%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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