At a glance
Average net price
$37,485
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.7%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
1,672
In-state tuition
$40,370
Out-of-state tuition
$40,370
Cost of attendance
$53,648
Median earnings (10y)
$64,313
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 77.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (54% of credentials).
- STEM9%
- Health54%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions53.9%~902 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business10.9%~183 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education6.6%~111 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.6%~111 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.3%~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.8%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 206 | — | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 195 | — | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 110 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 104 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 94 | $55,528 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 77 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $30,012 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $28,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 21 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | — | $73,753 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Misericordia University
Misericordia University is a mid-sized institution located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,672 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Misericordia University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $37,485 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,370 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $53,648 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.7%, a strong completion outcome. 77.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,313 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Misericordia University confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (54% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), business (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Misericordia University accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Dallas, Pennsylvania (suburb), Misericordia University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Misericordia University
Q.How much does Misericordia University cost?
The average net price at Misericordia University is $37,485 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $53,648.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Misericordia University?
Misericordia University has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Misericordia University?
Misericordia University admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Misericordia University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Misericordia University graduate earns $64,313 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Misericordia University?
Published tuition is $40,370 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Misericordia University located?
Misericordia University is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18612).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Misericordia University at their official website.