Misericordia University is a private for-profit university headquartered at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has a Catholic religious affiliation and was established in 1924 by the sisters of mercy as a four-year institute of higher learning named 'Misericordia College'.
The mission of the Misericordia University, a Catholic liberal arts institution established in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for persons in an environment where all are welcome.
The university has 123 acres of the huge main campus. It has 112 full-time faculties of which 87 percent hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of study. It has a suburban setting.
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University's acceptance rate is 83%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
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The total graduation rate is 74% and the retention rate is 82%.
- The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Online Education at Misericordia University
The university offers various courses online providing the students with flexible schedules. They offer the best online courses to students which are industry relevant. They also offer accelerated online courses for the students which can be completed earlier than the other normal online degree courses. It also provides hybrid programs for the students which are partially online and on campus.
Reviews
Following are some of the student reviews.
- The university has a beautiful campus and environment for the students.
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Professors and advisors are knowledgeable, experienced and helpful.
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The campus is safe and secure with university security team always present and guiding the students.