Gwynedd Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4601 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1276 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1199 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #85 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2825 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,301
- Graduates
- 716
- 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 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,388 | 376 | 1,008 |
| Admissions | 1,244 | 335 | 906 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 209 | 63 | 146 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
541 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
675 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 100%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1023
or below
75% of them
had 1186
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gwynedd Mercy University are 1023-1186 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 100%
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 | 1153 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 325 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 293 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 104 (5%) |
| Asian | 77 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gwynedd Mercy University is $27,960 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 | $21,995 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,617 |
| $48-75K | $22,269 |
| $75-110K | $27,992 |
| $110K+ | $32,456 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,812 | $15,282 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,812 | $15,282 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,812 | $15,282 |
| Fee in-district | $1,310 | $522 |
| Fee in-state | $1,310 | $522 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,310 | $522 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 301 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,850 |
| Room charge | $7,210 |
| Meal charge | $6,640 |
Gwynedd Mercy University majors
Gwynedd Mercy University has granted 366 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 184 master's across 16 programs, and 67 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 | 194 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | 33 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 4 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 24 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | |||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 19 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 4 | 10 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 13 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |||
| Administration of Special Education | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 12 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 11 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | |||
| Social Work | 7 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 2 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Gerontology | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 366 | 184 | 67 |
Gwynedd Mercy University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 49% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gwynedd Mercy University has published 500 scientific papers with 8,392 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 330 |
| 2012 | 33 | 424 |
| 2013 | 15 | 423 |
| 2014 | 12 | 392 |
| 2015 | 9 | 455 |
| 2016 | 25 | 393 |
| 2017 | 23 | 398 |
| 2018 | 20 | 375 |
| 2019 | 25 | 496 |
| 2020 | 25 | 563 |
| 2021 | 30 | 578 |
| 2022 | 23 | 548 |
| 2023 | 32 | 564 |
| 2024 | 14 | 638 |
| 2025 | 17 | 494 |
Notable alumni
-
Mary Jo Daley
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 77)
- 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 | 369 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1325 Sumneytown Pike Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, 19437-0901 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 2156467300 |
| Fax | +1 (215) 542 4610 |