Acceptance Rate
71%
Avg. SAT
1240
75th percentile
“Catholic university in rural Pennsylvania specializing in hands-on training for nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.”
Dallas, PA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Misericordia University traces its roots to 1924, when the Sisters of Mercy founded it as a women's college in Dallas, Pennsylvania, the first four-year institution for women in northeastern Pennsylvania; it welcomed men in 1989 and gained university status in 2012. Students who thrive here appreciate a close-knit community where professors know them by name and service to others shapes daily life, drawn by the Mercy values of compassion and justice. The campus sits on 123 wooded acres amid the Pocono foothills, offering natural beauty but requiring a car for most off-campus needs since the surrounding town of Dallas provides basics yet lacks urban energy. Those seeking big-city bustle or vast course catalogs might find the quieter pace limiting.
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Academics
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Degree Levels Offered
The university shines in health professions, with longstanding programs in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology that emphasize clinical rotations starting early. You'll attend small classes where faculty guide hands-on simulations in state-of-the-art labs, fostering practical skills over abstract theory. Core liberal arts requirements ground professional training, though options dwindle in areas like engineering or fine arts. Popular majors fill quickly, so undeclared students should declare early to secure spots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,720 undergrad • 480 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
81%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
6%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Dallas, PA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residence halls where freshmen bond over Cougar athletics and weekly events like coffeehouses or movie nights. Traditions include Mercy Day service projects and the annual Blue and Gold Weekend tailgate before football games, creating a family-like vibe in a mostly residential setting. Winters bring heavy snow that closes roads but inspires sledding on campus hills; the social scene stays low-key with house parties over wild nightlife. Living costs stay reasonable compared to cities, though isolation means weekend trips to Wilkes-Barre for variety.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Middle Atlantic Conferences
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
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Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,606
$30K – $48K
$19,494
$48K – $75K
$23,035
$75K – $110K
$28,216
$110K+
$29,178
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
78%
4 Years Graduation Rate
52%
6 Years Graduation Rate
57%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$64,313
78% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Misericordia University and return in the fall. 52% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 57% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
52%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
42%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$34,952
Acceptance
71%
Undergrads
1,720
4-Year Grad Rate
52%
Endowment
$49M
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
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