Misericordia University: Review & Facts

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Misericordia University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,245 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1924 and is the only school located in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Misericordia University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Misericordia University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
42
Misericordia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Management, 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 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 good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Misericordia University is high at 80% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at Misericordia University is good: 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Misericordia University is good, 9:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $35,000 per year. The additional fees at Misericordia University beyond tuition are nearly $1,900; which comes to a total of $36,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Misericordia 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
89%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,196 applications were submitted and 1,948 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Misericordia University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Misericordia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Misericordia University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - roughly $8,000 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Misericordia University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Misericordia University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Misericordia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Misericordia University
301 Lake St
Dallas, Pennsylvania
18612-1098, USA
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