Misericordia University
Dallas, PA · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
1,670undergraduates
71%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$25,090average net price per year
69%graduate in 6 years
80%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,508
- Admitted
- 2,129
- Admit rate
- 71%
- Admit rate, women
- 86%
- Admit rate, men
- 83%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 19%
- First-year students
- 408
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
28 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (100 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Nursing Practice Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (75 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Accounting Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (40 awarded)
Education (4)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- American Government and Politics (United States) Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (2)
- Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (8)
- Nursing Practice Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Master's
- Education, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $38,370
- Housing and food on campus
- $15,426
- Books and supplies
- $1,250
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $56,046
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $56,046
- Total cost living at home
- $41,620
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $19,361 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,948 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,763 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $27,286 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,029 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $25,624
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $21,542
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 19%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 79%
- Average amount borrowed
- $10,612
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 59%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 66%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 69%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 71%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 69%
- Came back for year two
- 80%
| Pell grant students | 57% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 88% |
| Neither | 61% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 259 | 77% |
| Men | 176 | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 4 | 100% (small group) |
| Black | 16 | 56% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 12 | 67% (small group) |
| White | 379 | 70% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 47% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 5 | 80% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 437 | 72% | 23% |
| Started here, part-time | 5 | 0% (small group) | 20% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 83 | 16% | 24% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 56 | 20% | 7% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,107
- Undergraduates
- 1,670
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,457
- Part-time undergraduates
- 213
- Graduate students
- 437
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 14%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 4%
| Women | 64% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 80% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 5% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612-1098
- County
- Luzerne County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.