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About Misericordia University

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Misericordia University is a private university in Dallas, PA, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and catholic heritage. With an acceptance rate of 89%, MU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 369 students each year. MU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 928–1218, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. MU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,553 per year; the sticker price of $52,710 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Misericordia University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1073
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 928 – 1218 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Misericordia University

Application Strategy
Misericordia is especially strong in health sciences, nursing, and occupational therapy, so if you are pursuing any of those fields, make sure your application materials connect your goals clearly to those specific programs rather than speaking in general terms about healthcare.
Demonstrated Interest
Misericordia is a smaller Catholic university in the Poconos region and genuinely values students who show real curiosity about the campus community, so attending an open house or scheduling a personal visit to Dallas, PA will make a meaningful impression on admissions staff.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Misericordia University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$53k/yr$36.8k
30k-48k~$53k/yr$37.6k
48k-75k~$53k/yr$36.8k
75k-110k~$53k/yr$37.9k
110k+~$53k/yr$37.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$56k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,791
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

80%White
8%Hispanic
5%Black / African American
3%Unknown / Unreported
2%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender38% Men · 62% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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