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Gwynedd Mercy University Teaching Programs

Gwynedd Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gwynedd Valley, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Gwynedd Mercy University Rankings

Gwynedd Mercy University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#45 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#133 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#593 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Gwynedd Mercy University?

Get in touch with Gwynedd Mercy University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
Phone:	2156467300
Website:	www.gmercyu.edu/
Admissions:	www.gmercyu.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.gmercyu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-tuition

How Do I Get Into Gwynedd Mercy University?

You can apply to Gwynedd Mercy University online at: https://www.gmercyu.edu/undergraduate-application

Gwynedd Mercy University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Gwynedd Mercy University

This is what Gwynedd Mercy University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Gwynedd Mercy University?

Gwynedd Mercy University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

100% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 100% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Gwynedd Mercy University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 598. Math scores were between 493 and 588.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1023 to 1186.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Gwynedd Mercy University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	376	335	89%
Women	1,008	906	90%

Can I Afford Gwynedd Mercy University?

The average net price after aid at Gwynedd Mercy University is $27,141. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,528
In-State Fees	$1,310
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,528
Out-of-State Fees	$1,310
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,838
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,838

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at Gwynedd Mercy University receive some form of financial aid (184 students).

Nearly 68% of students at Gwynedd Mercy University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,303 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,546.

Student Loan Debt

55% of Gwynedd Mercy University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,881 per year.

Gwynedd Mercy University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 843 students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University. Gwynedd Mercy University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,141 undergraduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Gwynedd Mercy University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	159
Hispanic	58
White	596
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	173
New Jersey	29
Maryland	4
Delaware	2
Arizona	1

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Gwynedd Mercy University Graduate Student Diversity

708 of Gwynedd Mercy University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Gwynedd Mercy University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	141
Hispanic	36
White	467
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	20

Online Learning at Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

509 undergraduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University took at least one online class — of those, 51 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 32 students took at least one online class and 624 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Gwynedd Mercy University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Gwynedd Mercy University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	19	42	24	85
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	23	43	66
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	21	—	21
Special Education and Teaching	—	20	—	20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	6	—	6
Education, General	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Gwynedd Mercy University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.