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College Misericordia is a four-year, coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts institute located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established by the Sisters of Mercy on August 15, 1924. It achieved university status on August 15, 2007, and is now called Misericordia University. The institute’s campus sits on 123 acres of land in Dallas. It enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Misericordia University offers more than 30 majors through the following academic divisions:
Misericordia University's athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division III, Freedom Conference, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. The teams are nicknamed the Cougars, and they participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and field hockey.
Misericordia University is in a large suburb, in Dallas, PA. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Misericordia University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at Misericordia University include medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 560 for students at Misericordia University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 470 and 570.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Misericordia University, in 2007-2008, had 2,355 students (2,060 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Misericordia University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Misericordia University
301 Lake St
Dallas, PA 18612-1098
General Phone: (570) 674-6400
http://www.misericordia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 121 | business management, business and related services, accounting, marketing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 109 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 98 | various nursing |
| Medicine | 75 | health professions |
| Education and Teaching | 60 | elementary school teaching, education, social studies teaching, special ed, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 55 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | general studies, English, history, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health care administration |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Science | 5 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Misericordia University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 434 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 161 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 36 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Misericordia University had a total enrollment of 2,355 students (2,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 76% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 10% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Misericordia University offers campus housing for 850 of its 2,060 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,430 | 1,014 | 71% | 384 | 38% |
| Men | 474 | 347 | 73% | 130 | 37% |
| Women | 956 | 667 | 70% | 254 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,150 |
| Room and board | $ 9,650 |
| Room charge | $ 5,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Misericordia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324700)
Misericordia University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $89,813 | 6 | $85,291 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $73,058 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $62,373 | 20 | $65,511 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $52,270 | 17 | $53,552 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,354 | 5 | $42,802 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $60,873 | 43 | $58,461 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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 Misericordia University 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 medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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