Misericordia University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3474 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #982 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #910 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #875 of 1,302 | For Occupational Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,720
- Graduates
- 480
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.misericordia.edu
Misericordia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Misericordia University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 73% | 70% |
| Applicants | 3,733 | 1,546 | 2,186 |
| Admissions | 2,648 | 1,127 | 1,520 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 463 | 191 | 271 |
817 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
238 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1776 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 162 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (2%) |
| Asian | 29 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Misericordia University is $26,747 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 | $36,759 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $37,554 |
| $48-75K | $36,848 |
| $75-110K | $37,879 |
| $110K+ | $37,665 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,400 | $36,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,400 | $36,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,400 | $36,650 |
| Fee in-district | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Fee in-state | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,970 | $1,970 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 850 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,506 |
| Room charge | $8,450 |
| Meal charge | $7,056 |
Misericordia University majors
Misericordia University has granted 393 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 117 master's across 7 programs, and 61 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Misericordia University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 100 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | 40 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 75 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 43 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 35 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 15 | 7 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 14 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 12 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| General Studies | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 393 | 117 | 61 |
Misericordia University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 63% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Misericordia University has published 1,406 scientific papers with 25,533 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Pathology, Computer Science, Surgery, Genetics, Psychiatry, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 41 |
| 1994 | 6 | 40 |
| 1995 | 8 | 34 |
| 1996 | 11 | 37 |
| 1997 | 26 | 38 |
| 1998 | 19 | 29 |
| 1999 | 12 | 41 |
| 2000 | 19 | 79 |
| 2001 | 25 | 91 |
| 2002 | 16 | 104 |
| 2003 | 17 | 71 |
| 2004 | 20 | 119 |
| 2005 | 28 | 124 |
| 2006 | 33 | 191 |
| 2007 | 34 | 248 |
| 2008 | 48 | 351 |
| 2009 | 40 | 454 |
| 2010 | 44 | 561 |
| 2011 | 45 | 695 |
| 2012 | 38 | 800 |
| 2013 | 61 | 952 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1127 |
| 2015 | 82 | 1282 |
| 2016 | 47 | 1315 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1342 |
| 2018 | 86 | 1464 |
| 2019 | 69 | 1552 |
| 2020 | 68 | 1770 |
| 2021 | 59 | 2052 |
| 2022 | 58 | 1974 |
| 2023 | 46 | 2017 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2057 |
| 2025 | 55 | 1673 |
Notable alumni
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Mike J. Dunleavy
- Occupations
- school superintendentpoliticianschool teacher
- Biography
-
Michael James Dunleavy is an American politician and educator serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2018 as a member of the Alaska Senate. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race, and was reelected in 2022.
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Maria A. Pallante
- Occupations
- lawyerofficial
- Biography
-
Maria A. Pallante is the president and chief executive officer of the Association of American Publishers, a publishing industry trade association. Pallante is an American attorney who previously served as the 12th United States Register of Copyrights. She was appointed acting register effective January 1, 2011, succeeding Marybeth Peters, who retired effective December 31, 2010. On June 1, 2011, she was permanently appointed to the position.
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Karen Boback
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Karen Boback is an American politician and educator who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 117th legislative district from 2007 to 2022.
General info
| Founded | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 440 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 Lake St Dallas, Pennsylvania, 18612-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 5706746400 |