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Misericordia University
Dallas,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate83%
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About Misericordia University
Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is the first four-year institution of higher learning in Luzerne County, founded in 1924. The name, Misericordia, means "heart of mercy" which still resonates today within our charisms of mercy, service, justice, and hospitality. Misericordia is a broad-based liberal arts and pre-professional studies university and has been co-educational since the 1970s.
Misericordia is nationally and regionally ranked among the best colleges and universities. According to the Princeton Review, MU has been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities in the northeastern United States.
Misericordia University is a private, religious university in the town of Dallas, Pennsylvania. Misericordia University was founded in 1924. The university enrolls around 2,398 students per year, including 1,857 undergrad students.
Misericordia University Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into Misericordia University. Misericordia University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,897 applications received in 2021, 1,580 students were offered admission.
| Misericordia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
Misericordia University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Misericordia University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Misericordia University is Continuous processing.
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Misericordia University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Misericordia University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$55,510
In State$55,510
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$36,400
$36,400
Fees
$1,970
$1,970
Housing
$17,140
$17,140
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Misericordia University is like? There are approximately 2,398 students enrolled at Misericordia University, including 1,857 undergraduate students and 541 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 72% percent are from PA and 28% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time20%
Part Time72%
In State28%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,398
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
83%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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