College Misericordia

301 Lake St, Dallas, PA

http://www.misericordia.edu/

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Misericordia University is a Catholic, liberal arts-based, co-educational university. It was founded in 1924 as College Misericordia and it is sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. In 1978, the Board of Trustees approved a mission statement that notes the nature and purpose of the College, and in 1994 it was revised as follows:

Misericordia University, a co-educational Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of Dallas, is committed to providing quality education to its students and to shaping its educational programs and policies to express the founding Sisters' values and attitudes of mercy, service, justice and hospitality. The university welcomes individuals of all faiths.

The academic development of each student at the undergraduate level is ensured by the university's commitment to provide a learning experience that cultivates higher order thinking skills through the integration of liberal arts and professional studies. To emphasize academic excellence and to develop critical thinking, all undergraduate curricula provide a common liberal arts base, the objectives of which are further developed in the major areas of study. The student's educational program prepares him or her for productive careers and continued personal and professional growth.

Graduate programs at Misericordia University emphasize intellectual discourse and focused academic growth. The cornerstone of each program is instruction and practice in methods of critical thinking that promote research and enhance professional expertise.

As part of its comprehensive educational program, the university is committed to providing a wide range of spiritual, physical, recreational, social, and cultural activities in which all members of the university community can participate.

Misericordia University fosters a cooperative environment in which students, faculty and staff demonstrate personal concern for each individual as a valued member of the university community.

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College Misericordia

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Misericordia University is a four-year, Catholic, co-educational liberal arts university located on a campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania, near the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It was founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy on August 15, 1924. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates.

On August 24, 2007 Misericordia achieved university status. It carried the college designation prior to August 24, 2007.

History

The Religious Sisters of Mercy were of the order of Mercy founded in Dublin in 1831. The Sisters vowed to be of service to the impoverished, sick and uneducated. The Sisters of Mercy came to the Wyoming Valley area of Pennsylvania in 1875, continuing their mission of praying, teaching and caring for the sick. The sisters established a school for children and a night school for adults in the coal mining region.

On August 15, 1924, the Sisters of Mercy established Luzerne County’s first four-year institution of higher learning, Misericordia, on nearly of land in Dallas, Pennsylvania, purchased by the Sisters for this purpose in 1914.

More than 2,500 people witnessed the dedication of Misericordia (whose name means “heart of mercy”). That September, 37 students began their studies.

Misericordia continues to be as a university, a broad-based liberal arts and pre-professional studies institution offering education to those of all faiths. The university has been co-educational since the 1970s and offers graduate programs. Today, Misericordia University is located on the original grounds, but has expanded to , situated in a suburban setting eight miles (13 km) from downtown Wilkes-Barre.

University Status

Prior to August 24, 2007, Misericordia operated as "College Misericordia." The process to determine whether or not to become a university began in August 2005 with the introduction of the concept to faculty, staff and students.

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Location:
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Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad): Mascot:
Cougars

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,967: On Campus Housing:
Available: Full Time Students:
96%: Athletic Programs:
Available

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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,700: Students Receiving Aid:
99%

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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25: Selectivity:
Selective

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

Full-Time 96%

Part-Time 4%

Men vs. Women

Women 70%

Men 30%

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian 96%

Other 2%

Hispanic 1%

African-American 1%

Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State

In-State 78%

Out-of-State 22%

Top States for Incoming Freshman

Pennsylvania 78%

New Jersey 11%

New York 5%

Delaware 1%

Connecticut 0%

Percent of Students International:	0%

Percent of Students International:

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available:	Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus:	42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus:	No

Athletics

Member of:	NAA, NCAA
Sports Include:	Basketball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference) Baseball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference) Track (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)


Tuition & Fees (undergraduate)	Expenses
Published Tuition and Fees:	$ 19,700
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 18,700
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 1,000
Financial Aid	Avg. Amount Received	% of Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grants:	$ 2,091	47%
State and Local Grants:	$ 3,190	53%
Institutional Grants:	$ 7,947	98%
Student Loans:	$ 3,138	94%
Any Aid:		99%

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate:	81% (Selective)
Test Scores
SAT Scores:
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores:	90%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile:	Verbal: 540, Math: 550
ACT Scores:
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores:	3%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile:	Composite: 23, Verbal: 25, Math: 19

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee:	$ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies:	Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent:	Recommended
High School GPA:	Required
High School Rank:	Recommended
High School Record:	Required
Recommendations:	Recommended
TOEFL:	Required
Test Scores:	Required