Misericordia University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Location
Dallas, PA
Population
560,000
Website
https://www.misericordia.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,632
Men / Women
38% / 62%
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4%
Mixed
2%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Native American
0%
From State
72%
From Region
24%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
51%
Business & Economics
15%
Education
7%
Life & Natural Sciences
5%
Computer Science
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$40,370
Est. Cost of Attendance
$53,648
10-Year ROI
$153,000
ROI Percentile
55th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
78%
4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
72%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,293 (15%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (26%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
89%
Yield (Unbound)
17%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 61 | #263 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 0 | #575 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
blind
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 112 | 53% / 47% | 1% | $55,473 | 96% | ||
| Computer Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $66,316 | 68 | 100% | |
| Information Technology | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $66,316 | 68 | 100% | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $63,568 | 63 | — | |
| Mathematics | 2 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $68,713 | 72 | — | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $77,641 | 84 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $56,058 | 44 | — | |
| Biology | 15 — | 47% / 53% | 0% | $44,856 | 13 | 100% | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,861 | 25 | — | |
| Sport Management | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $41,874 | 9 | 93% | |
| American Government and Politics | 12 — | 92% / 8% | 0% | $43,067 | 10 | 87% | |
| Communication | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $43,648 | 11 | 100% | |
| English | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,953 | 20 | — | |
| General Studies | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $60,121 | 55 | 97% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 14 — | 29% / 71% | 7% | $53,433 | 36 | — | |
| Psychology | 26 +2 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $64,228 | 64 | 96% | |
| Social Work | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $53,524 | 36 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 43 | 58% / 42% | 0% | $64,593 | 98% | ||
| Accounting | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $56,409 | 45 | 94% | |
| Business Administration | 40 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $65,207 | 66 | 98% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 26 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $47,213 | 92% | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $49,496 | 25 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 18 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $46,487 | 17 | 92% | |
| English Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $49,464 | 24 | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $49,486 | 24 | — | |
| Middle School Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,487 | 17 | 92% | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,718 | 25 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health Sciences | 212 | 15% / 85% | 0% | $72,808 | 99% | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment | — — | — | — | $63,989 | 64 | — | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $69,562 | 74 | 95% | |
| Health Sciences | 100 +1 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $71,553 | 77 | 100% | |
| Nursing | 75 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $76,357 | 82 | 100% | |
| Nursing Practice | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $76,357 | 82 | 100% | |
| Radiation Therapy | 19 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | $69,562 | 74 | 95% | |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | — — | — | — | $63,876 | 63 | — | |
| Healthcare Administration | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | $66,147 | 68 | 96% |