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College Misericordia is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. College Misericordia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
College Misericordia is known for its programs in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
College Misericordia had 2,343 enrolled students in 2005.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. College Misericordia values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
College Misericordia
301 Lake St
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
General Phone: (570) 674-6400
Admissions Phone: (570) 674-6264
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 674-6313
http://www.misericordia.edu
College Misericordia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 131 | business management, business and related services, marketing, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 56 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 55 | elementary school teaching, special ed, English teaching, social studies teaching, education, math teaching, biology teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 51 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Medicine | 51 | health professions |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | general studies, history, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for College Misericordia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 397 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 121 | 5 |
In 2005, College Misericordia had a total enrollment of 2,343 students (1,785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 79% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 6% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 91 % |
College Misericordia offers campus housing for 751 of its 1,785 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,071 | 865 | 81% | 335 | 39% |
| Men | 337 | 259 | 77% | 102 | 39% |
| Women | 734 | 606 | 83% | 233 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 674-6264
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,700 |
| Room and board | $ 8,250 |
| Room charge | $ 4,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Misericordia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 674-6313
College Misericordia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $67,310 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $72,830 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 11 | $68,124 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $62,458 | 3 | $74,093 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $52,784 | 18 | $55,503 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $45,884 | 17 | $49,279 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $52,227 | 39 | $53,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Misericordia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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