Gwynedd-Mercy College
Summary
Quick Stats
1325 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
Phone: (215) 681-5510
Tuition:
$27,120 tuition and fees
Students:
2,245 enrolled
Admissions:
August 20 application deadline
August 20 accepted
Gwynedd-Mercy College is a private institution that was founded in 1948. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,245, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 160 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gwynedd-Mercy College's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 107. Its tuition and fees are $27,120 (2011-12).
School mission (as provided by the school):
Gwynedd-Mercy College was founded in 1948 and is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The mission of the College is strong in Catholic values, stressing the importance of educational and service in the Mercy tradition. Located the in suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 160 acres, the College currently holds an enrollment of over 2500 students, including traditional, adult and international students. We are a four-year, coeducational institution offering associate, baccalaureate and master's degree programs on a full or part-time basis.
General Information
School type - private, coed college
Year founded - 1948
Religious affiliation - Roman Catholic
Academic calendar - semester
Setting - suburban
2010 Endowment - $12,214,000
Applying
Selectivity - less selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 90%
Application deadline - August 20
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - August 20
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - 14:1
4-year graduation rate - 60% - High
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 48% Health Professions and Related Programs 25% Education 13% Psychology 4% Public Administration and Social Service Professions 3%