Gwynedd Mercy University: Review & Facts

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Gwynedd Mercy University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,740 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1948 and is the only school located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.

Gwynedd Mercy University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
40
Fair
Gwynedd Mercy University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Gwynedd Mercy University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The student retention rate at Gwynedd Mercy University is fair at 78% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy University is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Gwynedd Mercy University is good -- 11:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$36,900
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $36,100 a year. The additional fees at Gwynedd Mercy University not covered by tuition are approximately $800, which comes to $36,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Gwynedd Mercy University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,019 applications were submitted and 897 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Gwynedd Mercy University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
Gwynedd Mercy University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Gwynedd Mercy University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Gwynedd Mercy University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,500 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Gwynedd Mercy University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gwynedd Mercy University Location and Maps



Post Address: Gwynedd Mercy University, 1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania 19437-0901, USA
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