Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$42,888

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
615
25th
495

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

29%

male

71%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Selective

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 621
Declined 442
Total Received 1,063
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Private

1,412

undergraduate students

679

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1948, Gwynedd Mercy University is a private, Catholic university that is known for its programs in Education, Nursing, and Business. It is located on a 170-acre campus in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania—northwest of Philadelphia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,091
Established in 1948
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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170-acre, suburban campus in Gwynedd Valley (population: 11,527), one mile from Spring House and 20 miles from Philadelphia. Major airport, bus, and train serve Philadelphia; smaller airport and bus serve Willow Grove (12 miles). School operates transportation to bus and train stations. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Gwynedd Mercy University
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA
19437-0901

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
22%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
69%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
6%
Top 1/4
21%
Top 1/2
58%
Bottom 1/2
42%
Bottom 1/4
13%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
520
75th
615
25th
495

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 20
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 621
Declined 442
Total Received 1,063

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,398

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,310
Housing $7,000
Food $6,640
Additional fees $4,578
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $58,028
Average Financial Aid - $19,398
Total with Avg. Aid $38,630

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Financial Aid Office


P: 215 641-5570
F: 215 641-5556
howard.e@gmercyu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance team, flag football, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic East Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Related Services, Other yes
Administration of Special Education yes
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes
Applied Psychology yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Gerontology yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Nursing Education yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Secondary School Administration/Principalship yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Elementary Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

2,091

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

1,412
students

Female
71%
996

Male
29%
416

32%

679
students

Female
77%
523

Male
23%
156

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

1,115
students

Female
75%
838

Male
25%
277

21%

297
students

Female
53%
158

Male
47%
139

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Student Break-down

14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: by add/drop

Spring: by add/drop

Summer: April 4

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Albania
South Korea
Trinidad And Tobago
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center

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