Overview



Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Gwynedd Mercy University is a private, Catholic institution with campuses in Lower Gwynedd Township, Philadelphia, and Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The university offers an E-STEM program that provides STEM students with a learning community, networking opportunities, access to need-based scholarships, and more. Gwynedd Mercy operates a preschool on campus called the Hobbit House where nursing and early childhood development majors can receive hands-on experience.
Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$24,124
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1022
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,995 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,995 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$18,552
$30k - $48k
$19,527
$48k - $75k
$20,493
$75k - $110k
$26,041
$110k+
$28,593
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: howard.e@gmercyu.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,512
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,258
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,866
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4670
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,258
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$30,121
$30k - $48k
$24,692
$48k - $75k
$27,244
$75k - $110k
$21,921
$110k+
$19,604
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,104,964
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,951,852
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
79%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,242
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
77%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,320
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,823
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1063
Students Applied
27%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
117
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 20 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
1%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1022
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
495
75th
615
Reading
25th
520
75th
620
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
11%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
24%
2.50 - 2.99
19%
2.00 - 2.49
9%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
10
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
62
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,091
Total Number of Undergrads
1,412
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
61%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
58%
20-39 Students
32%
40-99 Students
8%
100+ Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
40
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
27%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
29%
US National: 44%71%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
80%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
African American
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
6%
White
54%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
17%
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
21%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Griffins
School Colors
red and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
123
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Gwynedd Mercy University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,500
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Allentown
Lancaster
Reading
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Business Development
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am learning a lot pertaining my major. The teachers are well educated and know what they are talking about. Some are easier than other, but I believe that all depends on the content that is being taught and that the students are trying to learn.
Current Student
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