Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Gwynedd Valley.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,808 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 266 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 223 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Gwynedd Mercy University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,820, and fees were $780. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,820 and $780 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students2,808 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate84% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1993 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
94%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 930 to 1110 |
ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $685/credit | |
In State Students | $685/credit | |
Out of State Students | $685/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $795/credit | |
In State Students | $795/credit | |
Out of State Students | $795/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $30,825 | $30,825 | $30,825 |
ADN | 70 | $47,950 | $47,950 | $47,950 |
BSN | 125 | $85,625 | $85,625 | $85,625 |
FNP | 50 | $39,750 | $39,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Gwynedd Mercy University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 36% | $4,433 |
Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,489 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $3,815 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,213 |
Federal Student Loans | 92% | $5,706 |
Private Loans | 29% | $16,419 |
$23,852
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,552 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,527 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,493 |
$75,001 to $110,000$26,041 |
Over $110,000$28,593 |
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Student Population
2,081
Undergrads
727
Graduates
2,157
Women
651
Men
93%
Full-time
7%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Black/African American |
21% |
Asian |
5% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.