Misericordia University

School Overview

Misericordia University is a private, Roman-Catholic college located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The institution is known for its liberal arts programs and pre-professional studies. Students attending the college will have a chance to learn in smaller class sizes of 19 people or fewer, with the typical enrollment total coming to around 2,000. An acceptance rate of 89% serves as a moderately high opportunity for acceptance for prospective students who wish to attend the school that “cultivates a transformational educational experience that promotes intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in a supportive and inclusive community.”

Campus Life

Misericordia University is located in a suburban setting, providing a somewhat industrialized feel in a more natural environment. The campus demographics are primarily comprised of a large population of caucasian students, with much smaller percentages of other races and ethnicities. On campus, students have access to over 40 clubs and organizations, including the Ethics Institute of Northeast Pennsylvania and The Center for Humanity Dignity in Bioethics, Health, and the Holocaust.

Cost and Fees

The total cost of undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University comes to around $34,000, with other outside costs bringing the final cost to around $52,000. However, through scholarships and grants offered by both the school and the state of Pennsylvania, students are often left paying around $26,000.

Sports

Misericordia University is a NCAA Division III school that offers 31 different sports. Aside from the typical football and basketball, the institution has recently begun offering men’s ice hockey, women’s stunts, and both men’s and women’s wrestling. 

General Statistics

Test-Optional: Yes

Undergraduate Majors: 37

Athletic Programs: 31

Religious Affiliation: Catholic Church

Notable Majors: Health Services, Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Medical Radiologic Technology, and American Government and Politics.

For more information on Misericordia University, visit their website.