- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $25,090 a year (2022–23)
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Misericordia University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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Misericordia University GPA requirements
Misericordia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Misericordia University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Misericordia University acceptance rate
Misericordia University admitted 2,648 of 3,733 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Misericordia University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with 1,720 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Misericordia University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Misericordia University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Misericordia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,090 a year at Misericordia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Misericordia University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Misericordia University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Misericordia University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Misericordia University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Misericordia University?
A lot: Misericordia University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Misericordia University look for?
Misericordia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Misericordia University?
Check Misericordia University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Misericordia University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Misericordia University?
Misericordia University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,648 of 3,733 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Misericordia University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,090 a year at Misericordia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Misericordia University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Misericordia University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Misericordia University look at legacy status?
No. Misericordia University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Misericordia University?
Yes. Misericordia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Misericordia University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Misericordia UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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