Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,763
Graduate Enrollment: 466
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, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.1%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 84.7%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,642
In-State tuition: $35,940Out-of-State tuition: $35,940
Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,520 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,712 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $95,740 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,527 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,973 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,606 |
| $30k-48k | $19,494 |
| $48k-75k | $23,035 |
| $75k-110k | $28,216 |
| $110k+ | $29,178 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 71%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,973 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,335 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,990 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 79.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,380 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $58,647 (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. | 7 | $60,508 ($5,042) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | $58,921 ($4,910) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $30,012 | $297 | $44,143 ($3,679) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | $43,375 ($3,615) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Statistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Gerontology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,815 ($3,068) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 17 | $25,000 | $257 | $57,109 ($4,759) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | $38,824 ($3,235) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,556 ($3,130) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 97 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,660 ($5,805) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 36 | $312 | $48,769 ($4,064) | $60,005 ($5,000) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $61,872 ($5,156) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $60,279 ($5,023) | $65,003 ($5,417) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 57 | $233 | $57,136 ($4,761) | $68,614 ($5,718) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 60 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 81 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,600 ($5,800) | $67,569 ($5,631) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 10 | $106,659 ($8,888) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 69 | $27,000 | $281 | $35,318 ($2,943) | $51,383 ($4,282) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $328 | $64,017 ($5,335) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 19 | $28,875 | $286 | $49,001 ($4,083) | |
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 25 | $48,279 ($4,023) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $71,640Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $54,506,153 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $69,117,589 (2022)