GMercyU Is Focused on Educating in the Mercy Tradition

Perfectly located on 160 beautiful acres just 30 minutes outside Philadelphia, Gwynedd Mercy University is known for preparing Distinctive Mercy Graduates who have what it takes to make a difference -- in their lives and in the lives of others. As one of 16 Sisters of Mercy colleges and universities in the United States, GMercyU is shaped by its Catholic identity and Mercy heritage.  It’s a place where values are valued, open dialogue is encouraged, and service is expected.  Focusing on educating the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, socially, and morally – GMercyU offers professional education grounded in the liberal arts, so students are prepared to think critically, communicate clearly, and live productive and meaningful lives.

GMercyU believes that each person has the power to be a hero – to another individual, to a community, to the world.  The University supports students in their quest to find their superpower with a dedicated team of professors who take an interest in who they are, and who they aspire to be. With excellent programs in nursing, allied health, arts and sciences, education, and business, students are encouraged to join a growing team of Distinctive Mercy Graduates.

GMercyU Offers a Number of Academic Programs to Promote Achievement on All Levels

Gwynedd Mercy University offers more than 40 academic programs in nursing and health professions, business, education and the arts and sciences. The school is composed of programs of study that prepare students to be leaders in professions of increasing demand and societal importance, such as nursing, biology, social work, education, accounting, occupational therapy, respiratory care and many more. 

Achievement manifests itself in GMercyU’s relationships with nearby hospitals and health care facilities, school districts, accounting firms, and a wide variety of businesses. Many offer internships or co-op employment experiences while students are still in college and career positions after students graduate.

In keeping with the foundation in the liberal arts and commitment to service to society, each program includes a core curriculum that espouses the theory of "compassion" while looking at moral and societal issues.

GMercyU Is a Place to Live, Learn, and Lead

Gwynedd Mercy University’s 160-acre campus is located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. With easy access to the fifth largest city in America, GMercyU offers students the amenities of a modern city, but in a quiet and secure suburban setting. Within 30 minutes of campus, GMercyU students have access to Philadelphia’s many museums, restaurants, theaters, and cultural experiences that help them grow and learn as individuals.

Gwynedd Mercy University's suburban setting offers students the tranquility to focus their education and become leaders in the global community. Gwynedd Mercy University also maintains a global presence with international students and scholars representing countries around the world. With more than 30 clubs and countless on-campus activities the University offers students a variety of ways to engage on campus. In keeping with the university’s Mercy tradition, many of the clubs, like Best Buddies, focus on the commitment of service to society. Gwynedd Mercy University also offers the Griffin Student leadership Institute (GSLI), which is committed to the development of graduates who will be effective leaders, compassionate to those in need, and compelled to act within the spirit of social responsibility.

Undergraduate students live on campus in one of four residence halls with easy access to multiple on-campus eateries, fitness facilities, scenic trails, and academic buildings. Students also enjoy access to the Griffin Loop, which is a free shuttle service that will take them to local restaurants, theaters, and shopping areas. GMercyU also offers bike share and car share programs, and free shuttle service to the local train station.

Gwynedd Mercy University is a member of the Colonial States Athletic Conference.. Students can participate in 19 NCAA Division III sports, as well as a growing and very popular Intramural Sports and Recreation program. Gwynedd Mercy University has garnered 16 CSACchampionships in the past five years in a number of sports including lacrosse, tennis and basketball for both women and men.

With access to thousands of cultural experiences in nearby Philadelphia, a quiet suburban setting where students can focus on their academic achievements, clubs that will develop their leadership and social responsibility experience and a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, Gwynedd Mercy University's campus provides the ideal situation for students to live, learn and lead.

GMercyU Faculty Become Student Mentors

Faculty members at Gwynedd Mercy University are passionate about teaching, and through this passion, they encourage students to participate, engage, and lead.

With an average class size of 17 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, Gwynedd Mercy University provides an intimate setting, allowing professors to know their students by name. Faculty members are not only educators, but also mentors and guides. By building trusting and supportive relationships, they help each student to find his or her future academically, professionally, and personally.

GMercyU: Committed to Values and Value

Gwynedd Mercy University strives to keep the cost of a college education affordable. In additional to competitive tuition rates, the university awards generous scholarships and other financial aid to 100% of first-time, full-time students. This aid includes state and federal loan programs, plus institutional aid that is available only to students at GMercyU. Qualified transfer students also have access to generous merit scholarships and other financial aid.

GMercyU was named in the top 20% of schools in Pennsylvania for Return on Investment by PayScale in 2017. The university also ranked in the top 20% for salary after attending among four-year schools in Pennsylvania, according to College Scorecard.

GMercyU Produces Successful Graduates

Gwynedd Mercy University graduates work their way to top positions in their field. GMercyU alumni are doctors, nurse administrators, school principals, college professors, business executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Many alumni continue to serve the university in an advisory capacity. Some offer their professional insights to faculty for curriculum development. Others provide opportunities for student internships or entry-level careers.

Because GMercyU has grown steadily in the past generation, a large proportion of the more than 20,000 alumni are relatively young. Their bond with the university is strong, and their stories of success since graduation are a resource for current students.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Business/marketing
• Accounting
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• Accounting Related
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• Business Administration and Management
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• Human Resources Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
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• Computer and Information Sciences Related
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• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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• Education
• Biology Teacher Education
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• Business Teacher Education
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• Education
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• Education (Multiple Levels)
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• History Teacher Education
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• Mathematics Teacher Education
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• English
• English
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Cardiovascular Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Related
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• Health Information/Medical Records Administration
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• Health Information/Medical Records Technology
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• Medical Radiologic Technology
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• Pre-Occupational Therapy
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• Radiologic Technology/Science
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• Respiratory Care Therapy
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• History
• History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Corrections and Criminal Justice Related
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• Criminal Justice/Police Science
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Behavioral Sciences
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• Gerontology
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• Natural Sciences
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Psychology
• Applied Psychology
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• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Human Services
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• Social Work
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,043
• Accepted978
• Acceptance Rate93%
• Enrolled2,081
• Female Applicants818
• Females Accepted763
• Female Acceptance Rate93%
• Male Applicants225
• Males Accepted215
• Male Acceptance Rate95%
• Applying
• Application Fee $0
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some Essay or personal statement
  Interview
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.22
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 20th Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 470 560
• SAT Math 460 550
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 20 17 23
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$32,820
• Out-of-state tuition *$32,820
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$700
• Room and board *$11,980
• Room only *$5,360
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Average Financial Aid Package:$22,116
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$26,574
• Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$17,500
• Average Loan Aid:$4,172
• Average Grant Aid:$13,795
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$19,869
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:98%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 60%
• Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 11%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,081
• Male Student Percentage22%
• Female Student Percentage78%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino5.48%
• Black or African American23.02%
• White or Caucasian59.35%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.34%
• Asian5.86%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.05%
• Two or more races1.11%
• Unknown or International Student4.76%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.05% representing 32 other countries
• Out-of-state Students13% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 19%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group No
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Voices of Gwynedd, Athletic Association, Student Government, Program Board, Peer Mentors
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading No Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball No No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cheerleading No Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Volleyball No Division 3 No

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty303
• Full-time Percentage27%
• Part-time Percentage73%
• Female Percentage76%
• Male Percentage24%
• Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 1,748 students to 156 faculty