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Misericordia University Healthcare Programs

Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Misericordia University?

Contact information for Misericordia University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	301 Lake St, Dallas, PA 18612-1098
Phone:	5706746400
Website:	www.misericordia.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.misericordia.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.misericordia.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Misericordia University?

You can apply to Misericordia University online at: www.misericordia.edu/apply/

Misericordia University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Misericordia University

Here’s what Misericordia University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Misericordia University?

Misericordia University admits 71%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Misericordia University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,546	1,127	73%
Women	2,186	1,520	70%

Can I Afford Misericordia University?

The average net price after aid at Misericordia University is $24,829. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$38,400
In-State Fees	$1,970
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,400
Out-of-State Fees	$1,970
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,370
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,370

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Misericordia University receive some form of financial aid (407 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Misericordia University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,464 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,158.

Student Loan Debt

74% of Misericordia University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,060 per year.

Misericordia University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 533 students enrolled at Misericordia University. Misericordia University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,632 undergraduate students at Misericordia University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Misericordia University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	78
Hispanic	135
White	1,307
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	9

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Misericordia University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	332
New Jersey	55
New York	39
Maryland	13
Delaware	5

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Misericordia University Graduate Student Diversity

437 of Misericordia University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Misericordia University, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Misericordia University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	10
Hispanic	17
White	363
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	0

Online Learning at Misericordia University

Misericordia University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

694 undergraduate students at Misericordia University took at least one online class — of those, 73 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 123 students took at least one online class and 165 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Misericordia University

These healthcare majors are available at Misericordia University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	101	—	—	101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	77	6	—	94
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	15	—	65
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	25	14	—	39
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	—	35	—	35
Health and Medical Administrative Services	10	—	—	10

Academic Programs at Misericordia University

Misericordia University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Misericordia University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.