Gwynedd Mercy University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Gwynedd Mercy University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,095 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

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.

Majors
Offered
46
Gwynedd Mercy University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Gwynedd Mercy University is fair at 76% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Gwynedd Mercy University is good -- 8:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $36,800 a year. The additional fees at Gwynedd Mercy University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,000, which comes to $37,800 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
58%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,063 applications were submitted and 621 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

Gwynedd Mercy University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
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 around 600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,200 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Gwynedd Mercy University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Gwynedd Mercy University Location and Address

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