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Gwynedd Mercy University

Private

Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Gwynedd Mercy University is a private small school in Gwynedd Valley, PA, enrolling about 1,067 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 90% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $99,913/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate90%
SAT range1023–1186
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,067
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$55,786
4-year grad rate58%
Median earnings, 10yr out$67,145

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans55%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out61%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,288/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,799/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$99,913/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$90,618/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$54,898/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,848/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity531
Typical room charge$6,234
Typical board charge$6,640

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate?

Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Gwynedd Mercy University?

Admitted students at Gwynedd Mercy University typically score between 1023–1186 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Gwynedd Mercy University cost?

Gwynedd Mercy University's total cost of attendance is reported at $55,786 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Gwynedd Mercy University require students to live on campus?

No -- Gwynedd Mercy University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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