About Misericordia University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,566
Website
www.misericordia.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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, fosters 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.
Rankings
The rankings according to the U.S. News are cited below:
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The university ranked 35th in 'Regional Universities-North'.
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It ranked 26th in 'Best Value Schools'.
- The university has secured 192nd position in 'National Universities'.
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It ranked 17th in 'Best Veteran College'.
- It ranked 204th in 'Top Performers on Social Mobility'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
1040 - 1200
ACT Range
23 - 26
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Misericordia University accepts applications throughout the year as there is no specific deadline to submit the admission application. The admission process is a very easy and simple process. The candidate just needs to fill an online application admission form or hard copy is also acceptable by the university.
The university also requires basic standardized test scores like the ACT and SAT test scores to evaluate the admission application of the candidates as well as minimum high school GPA.
After the candidate admission application is accepted candidate needs to attend a formal personal interview for the confirmation of the admission.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,669
Average Annual Cost
$31,530
Books And Supplies
$1,250
Other Fees
$1,710
Room And Board
$13,960
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,000
Total One Year Cost
$49,450
Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit university. It has kept the average of all the costs so the average annual cost to attend is $31,530 for this university. The net price is $24,669. The cost includes books, housing, and other expenses.
The total one-year average cost to attend for a student to get admission securely is $49,450.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
79%
Part-Time Retention Rate
20%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
95 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
85 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
76 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
46 Graduates
Psychology, General
34 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
29 Graduates
Political Science and Government
26 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
22 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
17 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
17 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
16 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
16 Graduates
Biology, General
13 Graduates
Social Work
11 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
10 Graduates
History
8 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
7 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
7 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
4 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
3 Graduates
Mathematics
3 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
1 Graduates
Marketing
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,030
Socio-Economic Diversity
27%
Part-time
20%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$56,589 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 87% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
87%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,600/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,360/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,360/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cougar
School Colors
royal blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Total Male Athletes
263
Total Female Athletes
239
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Other
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Other
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,220 per year. Misericordia University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at MU costs around $6,360 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At MU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 32% and 68%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$50,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 275
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$20,866
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,062
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,354
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$18,926
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$26,659
$30K - $48K
$25,814
$48K - $75K
$24,085
$75K - $110K
$21,581
> $110K
$18,455
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,200,230
The university provides grants, aid, scholarship, or any other financial benefit to the students who are in need of it or who can't afford to pay the tuition fees of the university due to financial issues. Candidates first need to check their eligibility for financial aid and the aid amount will be received depending upon the eligibility of the candidate.
Federal/FAFSA code of the university used to fill the FAFSA form to apply for various financial aids is 003247.
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Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and TEACH Grant are the Federal Grants available. Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan are the Federal Loans available. The Federal Work-Study program is also available.
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant, Non-Pennsylvania Resident Grant, and Sibling Grant are the State Aids available for the students.
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The Sister Mary Glennon '62 Full-Tuition Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, McAuley Award, Achievement Award, and Legacy Award are the Institutional Aids available.
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Yellow Ribbon Program and Post 9/11 GI Bill are the Military Aids available for the students.