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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,541
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $74,134
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit college in Gwynedd Valley, PA with 1,067 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,541 per year ($21,149 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,134 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,111
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,040
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–598
200800
SAT Math493–588
200800
What Gwynedd Mercy University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,211
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,960
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,149
- $30–48k$21,652
- $48–75k$22,536
- $75–110k$25,782
- $110k+$34,547
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $74,134
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,067
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White63%
- Hispanic6%
- Black16%
- Asian5%
Gwynedd Mercy University FAQ
What is Gwynedd Mercy University's acceptance rate?+
Gwynedd Mercy University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Gwynedd Mercy University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–598 on SAT Reading and Writing and 493–588 on SAT Math; the average total is 1090.
Is Gwynedd Mercy University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gwynedd Mercy University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,111 students applied to Gwynedd Mercy University and 1,040 were admitted; 184 enrolled.
Does Gwynedd Mercy University consider legacy status?+
No. Gwynedd Mercy University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gwynedd Mercy University require an essay?+
Gwynedd Mercy University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gwynedd Mercy University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,211 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,541.
What is Gwynedd Mercy University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 212832 · How we use this data
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