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Gwynedd-Mercy College, also referred to as GMC, is located in Gwynedd Valley, Philadelphia, United States. It was founded in the year 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy. GMC has another campus in Fort Washington. Gwynedd-Mercy College offers its student more than 50 academic programs. The college's academic divisions are:
Gwynedd-Mercy College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Griffins. Male students particpate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, track and field, cross country, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis. Female students participate in basketball, field hockey, cross country, softball, track and field, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, and volleyball.
Gwynedd Mercy is in a large suburb, in Gwynedd Valley, PA. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Gwynedd Mercy is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at Gwynedd Mercy include education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Gwynedd Mercy in 2007-2008, 57% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 440 to 538 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 540.
Some professors at Gwynedd Mercy are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,644 students (2,107 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Gwynedd Mercy. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Gwynedd Mercy belong to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Gwynedd Mercy College
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
General Phone: (215) 646-7300
http://www.gmc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 226 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 205 | reading teaching, educational supervision, elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, teacher education and development, business teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 198 | registered nursing, nursing science, adult health nursing, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 59 | respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, cardiovascular tech, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English, history, liberal arts and humanities, sociology |
| Science | 12 | biology, physical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech, health care facilities management, public health education |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | human services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | math |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Gwynedd Mercy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 391 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 227 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 153 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Gwynedd Mercy had a total enrollment of 2,644 students (2,107 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,901 | 1,080 | 57% | 291 | 27% |
| Men | 430 | 258 | 60% | 82 | 32% |
| Women | 1,471 | 822 | 56% | 209 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 538 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,790 |
| Room and board | $ 8,900 |
| Room charge | $ 4,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Gwynedd Mercy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327000)
Gwynedd Mercy has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,705 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,705 |
*: 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 | 3 | $93,913 | 5 | $90,622 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $69,648 | 11 | $67,127 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $53,944 | 31 | $56,508 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $44,075 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $62,550 | 53 | $60,523 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sociology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gwynedd Mercy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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