93%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 978 |
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| Declined | + 65 |
| Total Received | 1,043 |
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| Name | Location |
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| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
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| University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA |
| SAT | 2278 |
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| ACT | 3583 |
Gwynedd Mercy University is a church-affiliated university. It was founded as a junior college for women in 1948, became a four-year college in 1963, and adopted coeducation in 1973. Its 170-acre campus is located northwest of Philadelphia.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,807 |
| Established in | 1948 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
170-acre, suburban campus in Gwynedd Valley (population: 11,405), one mile from Spring House and 20 miles from Philadelphia. Major airport, bus, and train serve Philadelphia; smaller airport and bus serve Willow Grove (12 miles). School operates transportation to bus and train stations. Public transportation serves campus.
Gwynedd Mercy University
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
April 1 (priority deadline) August 20 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
93%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 978 |
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| Declined | + 65 |
| Total Received | 1,043 |
Secondary school record
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Interview
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Michele Diehl
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 342-5462
F: 215 641-5556
admissions@gmercyu.edu
| Tuition | $32,820 |
| Room | $5,360 |
| Board | $6,620 |
| Additional fees | $700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Total | $46,800 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $22,116 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,684 |
60%
$22,116
Need-based
| Federal | $3,233,542 |
| State | $2,571,619 |
| Institutional | $17,867,523 |
| Other external | $1,584,281 |
| Total | $25,256,965 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $25,568 |
| State | $7,452 |
| Institutional | $2,701,452 |
| Other external | $336,002 |
| Total | $3,070,474 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
52%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
80
Minimum transfers must complete
45
80%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Albania South Korea Trinidad And Tobago |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center |
Michele Diehl
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
800 DIAL-GMC
diehl.m@gmc.edu
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