Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,484
Graduate Enrollment: 729
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.6%
Male/Female: 22% / 78% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.1%
Black: 17.2%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 6.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 6.0%
Black: 17.2%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 6.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 6.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,175
In-State tuition: $36,244Out-of-State tuition: $36,244
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,938 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,847 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,150 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,847 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,359 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,705 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 28.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,621 |
| $30k-48k | $21,421 |
| $48k-75k | $26,575 |
| $75k-110k | $26,497 |
| $110k+ | $29,586 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 55%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $26,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $70,232 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $71,819 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 41 | $293 | $74,251 ($6,188) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 45 | $668 | $93,252 ($7,771) | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 20 | $202 | $57,827 ($4,819) | ||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 38 | $365 | $48,973 ($4,081) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | $27,000 | $268 | $37,829 ($3,152) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 50 | $291 | $45,886 ($3,824) | $52,323 ($4,360) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 21 | $58,559 ($4,880) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Gerontology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $31,000 | $299 | $34,295 ($2,858) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | $27,000 | $270 | $39,878 ($3,323) | $56,260 ($4,688) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 26 | $28,399 | $284 | $65,294 ($5,441) | $71,160 ($5,930) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 385 | $35,500 | $265 | $75,976 ($6,331) | $83,996 ($7,000) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $96,145 ($8,012) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 61 | $29,687 | $286 | $47,378 ($3,948) | $53,616 ($4,468) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 44 | $344 | $65,876 ($5,490) | $68,671 ($5,723) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,677Full time faculty: 19%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $31,314,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $41,345,000 (2022)