Gwynedd Mercy University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Gwynedd Valley, PA
5.0 1 review

#44 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,017

Location Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
Website gmercyu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Gwynedd Mercy University, located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, sits on a suburban 160-acre campus approximately 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Founded in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy, the private Catholic institution operates in the Mercy tradition of education and service. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools, with particular strengths in nursing, education, and allied health programs. Gwynedd Mercy maintains traditional residence halls and suite-style housing options for its residential student population, while its Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions features modern simulation laboratories and clinical training facilities. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Griffins, participating in the Atlantic East Conference.

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Ratings

Gwynedd Mercy University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Gwynedd Mercy University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#583
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#398
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#51
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#44
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#72

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1023/1186
GPA 3.34

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Applications Due Aug 20, 2027
Enrollment Rate 17%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,122

Costs for Gwynedd Mercy University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,122
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$1,310
Room and Board		$13,956
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,896
Total One Year Cost		$61,784

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gwynedd Mercy University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 46% of students major in Health Professions, 33% in Business, and 10% in Education.