Gwynedd Mercy 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	531
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy 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 91% indicates that Gwynedd Mercy University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Gwynedd Mercy 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 10-to-1, Gwynedd Mercy University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Gwynedd Mercy University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , 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
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,244

Cost of attendance at Gwynedd Mercy 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

$36,244

Cost of attendance at Gwynedd Mercy 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, 99 of freshman students at Gwynedd Mercy University received on average $22,811 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.

$22,811

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	67	34%	$4,629	$310,128
Other Federal Grant	91	46%	$4,782	$435,127
State Grant/Scholarships	78	40%	$3,660	$285,451
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	193	98%	$19,432	$3,750,336
Total Grant & Scholarships	196	99%	$22,811	$4,470,914

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy University students is 54.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.0%.

54.6%

asian 50.0% 5 students
African American 48.9% 22 students
white 59.3% 80 students
unknown 51.4% 18 students
hispanic 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic East Conference
Basketball Atlantic East Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Gwynedd Mercy University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
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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