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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania 19437-0901

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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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association and Atlantic East Conference (AEC) with 19 sports teams that compete at NCAA Division III level
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gwynedd Mercy University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1110

Reading & WritingMid: 550
528590
MathMid: 545
520590

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1110

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,141

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (45)

Student Life

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
8 Years$67,016
10 Years$67,145

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,000
Men
$57,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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