Misericordia University

Dallas, PA

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,370

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,948
Declined 248
Total Received 2,196
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Private

1,776

undergraduate students

466

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1924, Misericordia University is a private, Catholic university that is known for its programs in Nursing, Education, and Business. It is located on a 125-acre campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania—northeast of Wilkes-Barre.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,242
Established in 1924
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

125-acre, suburban campus in Dallas (population: 2,760), nine miles from Wilkes-Barre; branch campuses in Nanticoke and Scranton. Air serves Avoca (22 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Misericordia University
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA
18612-1098

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
44%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
49%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,948
Declined 248
Total Received 2,196

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,731

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,370
Housing $8,450
Food $6,850
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $55,920
Average Financial Aid - $22,731
Total with Avg. Aid $33,189

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,203,097
State $1,781,120
Institutional $21,025,831
Other external $258,255
Total $25,268,303

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $6,489,369
Other external $138,499
Total $6,627,868

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 570 674-6280
finaid@misericordia.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team, skiing, snowboarding, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other yes
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Medical/Health Humanities yes
Nursing Practice yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,242

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79%

1,776
students

Female
67%
1,184

Male
33%
592

21%

466
students

Female
73%
339

Male
27%
127

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

1,385
students

Female
63%
874

Male
37%
511

22%

391
students

Female
79%
310

Male
21%
81

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 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 All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 1
Countries most often represented Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants

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