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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania 19437-0901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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

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94%Acceptance
1110SAT Avg
1,141Students
9:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$67,145Earnings 10yr
$27,141Net Price

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.

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

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).

Programs (45)

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%

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.

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

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

PHL Philadelphia PHL23 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer23 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley33 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
New York, NY74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Hartford, CT172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Providence, RI229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Albany, NY186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
Syracuse, NY202 mi · ~5h 50m drive
Rochester, NY238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY264 mi · ~7h 38m drive
Philadelphia, PA17 mi · ~29 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA87 mi · ~2h 31m drive
Newark, NJ67 mi · ~1h 56m drive
Trenton, NJ26 mi · ~45 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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