Misericordia University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1005 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #936 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #63 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #830 of 1,135 | For Occupational Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,776
- Graduates
- 466
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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 89% 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 | 89% | 88% | 89% |
| Applicants | 2,196 | 920 | 1,276 |
| Admissions | 1,948 | 807 | 1,141 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 367 | 149 | 218 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
847 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
268 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 | 1804 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 179 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 90 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 72 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 58 (3%) |
| Asian | 32 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Misericordia University is $27,033 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 | $30,327 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,770 |
| $48-75K | $29,535 |
| $75-110K | $29,643 |
| $110K+ | $30,383 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,100 | $36,438 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,100 | $36,438 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,100 | $36,438 |
| Fee in-district | $1,840 | $1,890 |
| Fee in-state | $1,840 | $1,890 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,840 | $1,890 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 833 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,520 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,520 |
Misericordia University majors
Misericordia University has granted 450 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 176 master's across 7 programs, and 80 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Misericordia University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 100 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 97 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 39 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 55 | 15 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 39 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | 11 | 18 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 19 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 19 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Communication, General | 12 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 9 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 450 | 176 | 80 |
Misericordia University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 60% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Misericordia University has published 1,061 scientific papers with 12,319 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Genetics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 50 |
| 1992 | 2 | 34 |
| 1993 | 2 | 36 |
| 1994 | 4 | 34 |
| 1995 | 6 | 31 |
| 1996 | 11 | 32 |
| 1997 | 21 | 29 |
| 1998 | 18 | 26 |
| 1999 | 11 | 33 |
| 2000 | 18 | 57 |
| 2001 | 27 | 58 |
| 2002 | 16 | 74 |
| 2003 | 15 | 64 |
| 2004 | 15 | 91 |
| 2005 | 20 | 85 |
| 2006 | 35 | 130 |
| 2007 | 26 | 194 |
| 2008 | 35 | 228 |
| 2009 | 18 | 271 |
| 2010 | 29 | 289 |
| 2011 | 31 | 294 |
| 2012 | 12 | 336 |
| 2013 | 48 | 379 |
| 2014 | 49 | 508 |
| 2015 | 66 | 596 |
| 2016 | 52 | 614 |
| 2017 | 55 | 673 |
| 2018 | 65 | 719 |
| 2019 | 64 | 844 |
| 2020 | 64 | 1114 |
| 2021 | 49 | 1192 |
| 2022 | 44 | 1162 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1156 |
Notable alumni
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Mike J. Dunleavy
- Occupations
- politicianschool teacher
- Biography
-
Michael James Dunleavy is an American educator and politician serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska. A Republican, he was a member of the Alaska Senate from 2013 to 2018. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race. He was reelected in 2022.
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Maria A. Pallante
- Occupations
- officiallawyer
- 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 appointed to the position which was intended to be permanent.
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Karen Boback
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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 | 420 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 Lake St Dallas, Pennsylvania, 18612-1098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 5706746400 |