Gwynedd Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4615 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1286 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1209 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #84 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2380 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,412
- Graduates
- 679
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult 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 | 58% | 58% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,063 | 298 | 762 |
| Admissions | 621 | 172 | 448 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 152 | 52 | 100 |
652 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
687 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1015
or below
75% of them
had 1235
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gwynedd Mercy University are 1015-1235 (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 | 1231 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 339 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 249 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 126 (6%) |
| Asian | 97 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gwynedd Mercy University is $28,122 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 | $21,507 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,936 |
| $48-75K | $24,384 |
| $75-110K | $29,707 |
| $110K+ | $32,024 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,052 | $15,246 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,052 | $15,246 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,052 | $15,246 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $396 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $396 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $396 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 531 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,874 |
| Room charge | $6,234 |
| Meal charge | $6,640 |
Gwynedd Mercy University majors
Gwynedd Mercy University has granted 482 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 196 master's across 16 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gwynedd Mercy University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 287 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 18 | 35 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 32 | 5 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 25 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 25 | |||
| Psychology, General | 24 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 20 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 15 | |||
| Administration of Special Education | 14 | |||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 13 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 12 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 9 | |||
| Social Work | 9 | |||
| Education, General | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | |||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 3 | |||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Gerontology | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 10 | 482 | 196 | 54 |
Gwynedd Mercy University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 56% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gwynedd Mercy University has published 444 scientific papers with 7,959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Chemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | 10 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 | 22 |
| 2005 | 6 | 44 |
| 2006 | 3 | 36 |
| 2007 | 12 | 77 |
| 2008 | 28 | 131 |
| 2009 | 30 | 289 |
| 2010 | 16 | 297 |
| 2011 | 20 | 342 |
| 2012 | 24 | 400 |
| 2013 | 16 | 420 |
| 2014 | 13 | 366 |
| 2015 | 8 | 430 |
| 2016 | 26 | 383 |
| 2017 | 22 | 360 |
| 2018 | 18 | 450 |
| 2019 | 22 | 680 |
| 2020 | 28 | 772 |
| 2021 | 23 | 788 |
| 2022 | 19 | 732 |
| 2023 | 31 | 691 |
Notable alumni
-
Mary Jo Daley
- Years
- 1949-.. (age 75)
- 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 | 424 |
| 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 |