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Gwynedd Mercy College
- 1325 Sumneytown Pike
- Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
- OPEID College Code: 00327000
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- General Phone: (215) 646-7300
- President: Dr. Kathleen Owens, Phd
- Website: www.gmc.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,644
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.gmc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 666 | 2,751 | 3,417 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 331 (50%) | 1,106 (40%) | 1,437 (42%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 82 (25%) | 208 (19%) | 290 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 283 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 34 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 25% | 37% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,023 | $3,291 | $3,733 | $9,759 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 15 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 770 | 696 | 491 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,025 | $18,720 | $17,580 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,025 | $18,720 | $17,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $650 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,700 | $8,010 | $7,720 |
| Other Expenses | $950 | $1,125 | $1,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,600 | $6,500 | $6,400 |
| Other Expenses | $4,650 | $4,600 | $4,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $4,600 | $1,450 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,375 | $28,505 | $27,000 |
| Out of State | $31,375 | $28,505 | $27,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,975 | $30,470 | $29,130 |
| Out of State | $32,975 | $30,470 | $29,130 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,225 | $20,845 | $19,630 |
| Out of State | $23,225 | $20,845 | $19,630 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,644 Undergraduate: 2,017 Graduate: 627
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 657 Female: 1,987
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 521 Female: 1,496
- Graduate Gender Male: 136 Female: 491
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,481 Part-Time: 1,163
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,332 Part-Time: 685
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 149 Part-Time: 478
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 17 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Black | 389 | 15% |
| Asian | 60 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1% |
| White | 2,109 | 80% |
| Unknown | 26 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 41 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 478 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 428 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 294 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 412 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 210 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 212 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 375 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 153 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 40 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 521 | 255 | 266 |
| Faculty Status | 304 | 82 | 222 |
| Tenured Faculty | 33 | 33 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 6 | - | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 304 | 82 | 222 |
| Primarily Instruction | 304 | 82 | 222 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 53 | 50 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 42 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 111 | 81 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 40 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 44 | 30 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,007 (78) | $63,893 (26) | $59,564 (52) |
| Professor | $91,137 (10) | $93,430 (5) | $88,845 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $67,829 (15) | $69,302 (5) | $67,093 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,297 (43) | $54,161 (13) | $55,789 (30) |
| Instructor | $45,195 (10) | $47,817 (3) | $44,071 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,972 (4) | $71,935 (1) | $69,318 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,972 (4) | $71,935 (1) | $69,318 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,823 (82) | $63,706 (27) | $59,408 (55) |
| Professor | $91,137 (10) | $93,430 (5) | $88,845 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $67,829 (15) | $69,302 (5) | $67,093 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,463 (47) | $54,497 (14) | $55,873 (33) |
| Instructor | $45,195 (10) | $47,817 (3) | $44,071 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 229 | 110 | 119 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 208 | 104 | 104 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Field Hocky | 18 | - | 18 |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Lacrosse | 17 | - | 17 |
| Soccer | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,500 | $6,800 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,666 | $1,772 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 23 | 32 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 77% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 81% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 82% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 52% |
| 6 Years | 53% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
