Misericordia University

Dallas, PA · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
70.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$37,485
Sticker price $53,648
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$64,313
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
70.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,508
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,129
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
408
Yield (admitted who enroll)
19%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
86%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
83%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$36,759
Family income $30–48k$37,554
Family income $48–75k$36,848
Family income $75–110k$37,879
Family income $110k+$37,665
Full sticker price (per year)
$53,648
Tuition & fees – in-state
$40,370
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$40,370
Median debt at graduation
$26,973
Students with federal loans
74%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
78%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,610
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$64,313

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,672
Graduate students
480
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
62%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White80%
Hispanic8.4%
Black4.9%
Unknown2.9%
Two or more2.2%
Asian0.8%
International0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions53%
Business & Marketing13%
Psychology9.9%
Education4.8%
Social Sciences3.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences3.5%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness3.5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies2.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Daniel Myers
Main phone
(570) 674-6400
Address
301 Lake St, Dallas, PA 18612-1098

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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