Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003247
- Phone: (717) 871-4636
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.78%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,073Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Misericordia University
1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA
Misericordia University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dallas, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Misericordia University exceeds two thousand annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Misericordia University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 980 to 1160, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 25. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Misericordia University, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.misericordia.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 annually. Students at Misericordia University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the school's http://www.misericordia.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Misericordia University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Misericordia University is about 2,600. The student body is made up of 79% undergraduate students and 16% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $33,000-$39,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $620 to $740 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,866 |
Receiving Student Loans | 81% | $9,334 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Misericordia University may provide services including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Misericordia University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Track and Field (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Misericordia University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Education (C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Misericordia University.
- Wilkes University in Chester, PA (8 miles away)
- DeSales University in Allentown, PA (63 miles away)
- Alvernia University in Altoona, PA (71 miles away)
- Central Penn College in Allentown, PA (87 miles away)
- Gwynedd Mercy College in Grove City, PA (88 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003247
- Phone: (717) 871-4636
- School Homepage