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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Mid East·gmercyu.edu
6-yr Graduation
57%
+9.5pp vs Doctoral/Professional
Total enrollment
2,017
peer median 1,968
Avg net price
$27,483
+$4.6k vs Doctoral/Professional
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About

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is a private Catholic university in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It occupies a 160-acre (65-hectare) campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
1,388
1,388 candidates competed
Admitted
1,244
89.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
212
17.0% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
57%+9.5pp vs Doctoral/Professional
4-year graduation
46%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
65%
Full-time retention
78%

Pell equity

12.1pp gap
Pell recipients
50%57 of 115
Non-Pell (all)
62%100 of 161
Subsidized loan, no Pell
63%59 of 94
No Federal Aid
61%41 of 67

Non-Pell students graduate at a 12.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 48 Title IV programs, 13 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 35 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
48
Passing
13
27.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

48programs
  • Passing13 · 27.1%
  • No Data35 · 72.9%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
11
No data
35

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

13
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
+19.0%
$55,203 vs $46,391
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
+24.8%
$57,909 vs $46,391
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
+29.8%
$45,799 vs $35,274
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
Master's Degree · Education
+37.4%
$63,720 vs $46,391
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+44.2%
$50,848 vs $35,274
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+51.5%
$88,994 vs $58,761
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor Degree · Security And Protective Services
+55.6%
$54,898 vs $35,274
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+90.8%
$67,288 vs $35,274

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

12
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
60%
$32,999 debt · $55,203 earn
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
56%
$28,250 debt · $50,848 earn
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Master's Degree · Education
55%
$32,030 debt · $57,909 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
55%
$25,000 debt · $45,799 earn
Educational Administration and Supervision
Doctoral Degree · Education
54%
$59,000 debt · $108,790 earn
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor Degree · Security And Protective Services
48%
$26,475 debt · $54,898 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
40%
$27,000 debt · $67,288 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
31%
$37,000 debt · $119,251 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Accredited since 1958Next review Jan 2027

Programmatic accreditations · 10

Action history · 16

  1. Nov 2025Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Other
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
  2. Mar 2025Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
  3. Oct 2024Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
  4. Dec 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
  5. Apr 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$21,995
$30–48k$20,617
$48–75k$22,269
$75–110k$27,992
$110k+$32,456

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$27,483
+$4,566vs Doctoral/Professional median $22,917
Federal loans
54.8%
In-state tuition
$40,122
Out-of-state
$40,122

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 440 students received $2.5M in Pell grants, alongside $16.5M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
440
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$2.5M
$2,537,373 total
Direct Loans
$16.5M
1,811 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

1k
’20
1k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$2.5M
598 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$3.1M
704 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$6.3M
320 loan awards
Parent PLUS$2.5M
121 loan awards
Grad PLUS$2.1M
68 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 975 borrowers who entered repayment, 13 (1.3%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
1.3%
-1.0pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
975
Defaulted
13
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
4.6%
2017
5.6%
2018
3.6%
2019
1.3%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Gwynedd Mercy

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs37
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

540 total completions
01Health Professions
23643.7%
02Education
17732.8%
03Business
6512.0%
04Psychology
264.8%
05Security/Protective
142.6%
06Computer Sciences
81.5%
07Biological Sciences
61.1%
08Public Admin
40.7%
09Communication
30.6%
10Liberal Arts
10.2%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
2,017
12-mo unduplicated
2,382
Undergraduate
1,518
Graduate
864

Gender split

Men
28%662
Women
72%1,720

Race / ethnicity composition

White
63.0%
Black
16.3%
Hispanic
6.3%
Unknown
5.5%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Non-resident
0.2%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
248
123 M · 125 W
Women athletes
50.4%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$1.4M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$11K
$11K
Head-coach salaries
$27K
$18K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 8

Soccer
28 M · 23 W
$86K
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
18 M · 31 W
$169K
Lacrosse
30 M · 17 W
$179K
Baseball
33 M · —
$120K
Basketball
17 M · 14 W
$154K
Softball
— · 19 W
$42K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.46
1 offenses · 2,165 students

3-year trend

0.402 yrs ago0.481 yr ago0.46Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
3
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
10
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
1

Criminal offenses by type

Fondling
1

By location

1total
  • On campus1

VAWA offenses

1
Domestic violence
1
Dating violence
3
Stalking
5 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs05
Liquor014

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
12.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
83

Gwynedd Mercy vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Gwynedd Mercy selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectGwynedd Mercy University
57%—2,017$27,483Doctoral/Professional
Albizu University-Miami
40%75.7%818$19,849Doctoral/Professional
American International College
46%99.6%2,037$23,274Doctoral/Professional
Baker University
58%94.2%2,017$25,301Doctoral/Professional
Bastyr University
——734—Doctoral/Professional
Briar Cliff University
48%61.7%947$23,907Doctoral/Professional
California Institute of Integral Studies
——1,874—Doctoral/Professional
Capitol Technology University
43%74.4%1,065$22,102Doctoral/Professional
Chatham University
63%62.0%2,309$29,954Doctoral/Professional
City University of Seattle
0%—2,007$35,049Doctoral/Professional
Clarke University
56%71.8%962$24,479Doctoral/Professional
Dominican University New York
52%63.3%1,396$41,832Doctoral/Professional
Edgewood College
60%75.7%2,459$26,113Doctoral/Professional
Erskine College
45%62.7%912$16,525Doctoral/Professional
Fielding Graduate University
——915—Doctoral/Professional
Gallaudet University
47%58.1%1,335$15,845Doctoral/Professional
Hardin-Simmons University
46%90.0%1,665$19,555Doctoral/Professional
Immaculata University
71%85.8%2,512$24,258Doctoral/Professional
Mary Baldwin University
39%87.1%1,772$12,756Doctoral/Professional
Misericordia University
72%70.9%2,200$37,485Doctoral/Professional
Mount St. Joseph University
56%59.1%2,265$16,530Doctoral/Professional
Oakland City University
65%82.5%640$15,210Doctoral/Professional
Our Lady of the Lake University
46%65.8%1,968$16,442Doctoral/Professional
Russell Sage College
56%53.3%2,790$22,917Doctoral/Professional
Saybrook University
——1,057—Doctoral/Professional
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
17%74.6%3,220$13,090Doctoral/Professional
Texas Wesleyan University
32%69.2%2,487$24,066Doctoral/Professional
The Master's University and Seminary
67%84.0%2,860$32,647Doctoral/Professional
Trinity International University-Illinois
46%100.0%869$2,835Doctoral/Professional
University of Pikeville
42%100.0%2,547$20,311Doctoral/Professional
University of Western States
——959$20,604Doctoral/Professional
Walsh University
58%70.7%2,192$20,493Doctoral/Professional
William Woods University
46%71.0%2,046$26,569Doctoral/Professional
Peer group median48%73.1%1,968$22,917

Institutions like Gwynedd Mercy

Explore the federal data for institutions in Gwynedd Mercy's comparison group.

IPEDS

Gwynedd Mercy Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research
Email
gao.j [at] gmercyu.edu
Phone
215-646-7300
Address
1325 Sumneytown Pike, P.O. Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

GMercyU’s Institutional Research team collects, analyzes and presents assessment and other data and information on Gwynedd Mercy University student demographics, learning outcomes, and other indicators to demonstrate how the university is achieving its mission and objectives.

Visit IR office page
Team
1 member
  • Dr. Jing Gao
    Director

Common Data Set

Gwynedd Mercy's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Acceptance rate
89.6%
Accessible
Yield
17.2%
of admitted students enroll
01

Selectivity & Admissions

Admissions funnel

C1
Applied
1,388
Admitted
1,244
Enrolled
214

1,388 applied → 1,244 admitted (89.6%) → 214 enrolled.

Selectivity

C1
Acceptance rate
89.6%

Accessible — 89.6% acceptance rate.

Admit rate by gender

C1
male89.1%
female89.9%
another gender75.0%

Admit rate varies by gender.

SAT range (middle 50%)

C9
25th
1043
Median
1115
75th
1170

Middle 50% SAT 1043–1170 (median 1115).

High-school class rank

C10

Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.

What matters in admission

C7
Very Important4
Rigor of secondary school recordClass rankAcademic GPAStandardized test scores
Considered14
Application EssayRecommendation(s)InterviewExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityCharacter/personal qualitiesFirst generationAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residencyReligious affiliation/commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest

Relative importance of each admission factor.

Source publications

Reports & documents (2)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Grants & funding (9)

Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

USA Spending

Notable alumni of Gwynedd Mercy (7)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Jacqueline Crahalla
  • Mary Jo Daley
  • Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow
  • Herb Lusk
  • Mary A. McLaughlin
  • Tom Murt
  • Jean MacIntosh Turfa

Frequently asked questions about Gwynedd Mercy University

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Gwynedd Mercy.

What is the graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy University?

Gwynedd Mercy University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 57% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Gwynedd Mercy University?

Gwynedd Mercy University reports a total enrollment of 2,017 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Gwynedd Mercy University?

The average net price at Gwynedd Mercy University is $27,483 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at Gwynedd Mercy University?

Gwynedd Mercy University's yield rate is 17.0%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is Gwynedd Mercy University located?

Gwynedd Mercy University is located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania 19437-0901.

Who runs Institutional Research at Gwynedd Mercy University?

Gwynedd Mercy University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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