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Gwynedd Mercy University Campus Tours & Visits — Gwynedd Valley, PA

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Gwynedd Mercy University is a private institution in Gwynedd Valley with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1110, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,145 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,141.

Established

1948

Motto

Veritas et Misericordia

Mascot

M.E.R.V

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

94%

Acceptance

1110

SAT Avg

1,141

Undergrads

9:1

Student : Faculty

58%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$67,145

Earnings 10yr

$27,141

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Lacrosse toBasketballBasketball capturedSoccerCrossTennis

History & Fun Facts

•Frances Bond's wife Margaret died in 1910, a few years after the Gregorian Mansion was finished in 1906–1907.
•The couple renamed the farm Treweryn, after the creek that flows through the property.
•After the death of the Taylors, their daughters sold the mansion, outbuildings and additional land to the Sisters of Mercy in 1948.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 550

528590

MathMid: 545

520590

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,310

Room & Board$14,142

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$53,359

Average Net Price$27,141

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,013

$30–48K$20,879

$48–75K$25,170

$75–110K$32,454

$110K+$30,701

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,256

Programs (45)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.5%

Freshman Retention78.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,976

10 Years$67,145

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,141

Gender Split

74% / 26%

Women / Men

First Generation

44%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Black 15%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 6%

Two+ 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

17 mi(29 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

74 mi(128 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

251 mi(435 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHLPhiladelphia PHL23 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer23 mi

ABELehigh Valley33 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA17 mi

~29 min drive

Trenton, NJ26 mi

~45 min drive

Newark, NJ67 mi

~1h 56m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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History & Fun Facts

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King's College

Geneva College

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SAT Score Ranges

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (45)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

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Distance to Cities

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