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Gwynedd Mercy University
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  • 4 Year
  • GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA

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Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A+

About

1325 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA 19437
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic East Conference
From Gwynedd Mercy University

At Gwynedd Mercy University, you will see and be seen, hear and be heard, know and be known. That's because GMercyU is large enough to offer the academic, athletic, and real-world learning opportunities you're looking for, but small enough that your professors know you by name.

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Gwynedd Mercy University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
18-21
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$25,843 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,811 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 23 responses
79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 34 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 34 responses

Majors

Major in Nursing

academic spotlight

One of the most established nursing programs in the Philadelphia area, GMercyU has built a reputation for innovation and leadership in nursing that spans more than 60 years. We have a long history of preparing excellent nurses who not only have outstanding clinical skills, but are known for providing compassionate care that focuses on the whole patient.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    26%
  • On Campus
    73%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,321 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
471
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
19%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 23 responses
  • Studious yet partiers
    35%
  • Noses in the books.
    22%
  • Outgoing
    17%
  • Studious
    17%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Unsure I have yet to start
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
58%
Poll
79%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 38 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 43 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Friendly
    48%
  • Very homelike.
    17%
  • Upbeat
    14%
  • Homey
    7%
  • Strict
    7%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • Underrated
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
95%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 19 responses

Gwynedd Mercy University Reviews

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