Overview

Gwynedd Mercy University is a University institution located in Gwynedd Valley, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA  19437-0901
United States

Contact Alex Sperrazza
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@gmercyu.edu
Phone: 215-646-7300
Fax: 215-641-5556

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Gerontology
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/police Science

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

889

Applied

811

Accepted

1,792

Enrolled

Female Admissions

677

Females Applied

624

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

212

Males Applied

187

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.34

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Minimun high school GPA

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 20th	August 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	490	610
SAT Math	502	500	590
ACT Composite	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,192

Private

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

12,604

Room & board

5,630

Room only

Financial Aid

21,577

Avg. Financial Aid Package

25,593

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,762

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,461

Avg. Loan Aid

17,306

Avg. Grant Aid

20,524

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,792

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.66%
Black or African American	17.18%
White or Caucasian	62.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	2.16%
Other	6%

Gender

Male (28.46%)

Female (71.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	13%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Fest, Carol Night and International Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Voices of Gwynedd, Athletic Association, Student Government, Program Board and Peer Mentors

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

463

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 87

Part-time - 376

Male - 126

Female - 338

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