Gwynedd Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4794 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1330 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1253 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #85 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2775 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,457
- Graduates
- 708
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gmercyu.edu
Gwynedd Mercy University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gwynedd Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 32% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 1,111 | 293 | 818 |
| Admissions | 1,040 | 275 | 765 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 184 | 64 | 120 |
770 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
710 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1048
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gwynedd Mercy University are 1048-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1197 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 367 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 319 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (7%) |
| Asian | 85 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gwynedd Mercy University is $26,733 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,013 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,879 |
| $48-75K | $25,170 |
| $75-110K | $32,454 |
| $110K+ | $30,701 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,140 | $15,321 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,140 | $15,321 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,140 | $15,321 |
| Fee in-district | $1,170 | $468 |
| Fee in-state | $1,170 | $468 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,170 | $468 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 309 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,640 |
| Room charge | $7,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,640 |
Gwynedd Mercy University majors
Gwynedd Mercy University has granted 415 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 175 master's across 15 programs, and 60 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gwynedd Mercy University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 214 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 32 | 35 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 5 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 31 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 20 | |||
| Psychology, General | 20 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 14 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 13 | |||
| Administration of Special Education | 12 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 11 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 10 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 9 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 9 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 7 | |||
| Accounting | 6 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 6 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 5 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Gerontology | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 415 | 175 | 60 |
Gwynedd Mercy University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 55% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gwynedd Mercy University has published 488 scientific papers with 7,989 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 |
| 1993 | 4 | 15 |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 |
| 2002 | 4 | 21 |
| 2003 | 4 | 29 |
| 2004 | 13 | 40 |
| 2005 | 7 | 73 |
| 2006 | 3 | 72 |
| 2007 | 11 | 95 |
| 2008 | 21 | 152 |
| 2009 | 40 | 273 |
| 2010 | 15 | 326 |
| 2011 | 16 | 331 |
| 2012 | 33 | 424 |
| 2013 | 15 | 422 |
| 2014 | 12 | 387 |
| 2015 | 9 | 455 |
| 2016 | 25 | 393 |
| 2017 | 23 | 397 |
| 2018 | 20 | 375 |
| 2019 | 25 | 497 |
| 2020 | 25 | 563 |
| 2021 | 30 | 578 |
| 2022 | 23 | 545 |
| 2023 | 32 | 563 |
| 2024 | 14 | 628 |
Notable alumni
-
Mary Jo Daley
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 76)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mary Josephine Daley is an American politician. She is currently Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 148th District since 2013.
General info
| Alternative names | GMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | Veritas et Misericordia Truth and Mercy |
| Colors | red, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 346 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1325 Sumneytown Pike Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, 19437-0901 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 2156467300 |
| Fax | +1 (215) 542 4610 |