Misericordia University
School Description
Provided by Misericordia UniversityMisericordia 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.
Misericordia is a University that provides caring, motivated students with a challenging education. We have dedicated faculty and administrative staff whose members put students first, and who believe in providing personal attention, support, and opportunities that enable our students to experience success. Service to others is woven throughout all that we do and is a passion for everyone associated with our University.
In 2007, Misericordia achieved university status to allow for greater academic offerings while still remaining personal and student-focused.
Also in 2007 Misericordia began construction on two of its newest buildings, Insalaco and McGowan Hall. Click here to view the construction image gallery and learn more about each building.
The college has been co-educational since the 1970s and offers graduate programs as well. Today, Misericordia University is still located on the original grounds, but has expanded to 120 acres, situated in a suburban setting just eight miles from downtown Wilkes-Barre. Total enrollment is currently more than 2,300 students, including full and part-time undergraduates and graduate students.
Classroom size is purposefully small to ensure personalized attention. The student-to-faculty ratio continues to be approximately 11 to one, allowing the instructors and students to better relate in the classroom setting with more individualized attention. And although the classes may be small, MU still gives students the collegiate experience in a big way. There are more than two dozen social clubs and organizations available on campus.
Misericordia realizes that athletics are an important part of college life. The school has had an athletics program since 1932, when it introduced intramural sports. Students can choose from 21 women’s and men’s varsity sports, including lacrosse and track and field. And as a Division III school, the Misericordia University Cougars compete in the Middle Atlantic Corporation's Freedom Conference.
Misericordia University continues to honor the heart-felt mission of the Sisters of Mercy. In recent national surveys of both traditional and adult students, Misericordia students gave the college top marks in nearly every area of student satisfaction and effective learning environments. The liberal arts school has carried on the legacy and is committed to offering quality education, professional preparation and service leadership to each student who walks through its doors.
Misericordia University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaMisericordia 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.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- 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
Degree Programs at Misericordia University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Biology Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Special Needs Education
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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X-Ray Technician
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General Health Professions
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
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Nursing
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Business
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Management
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General Education
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
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 |
