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Misericordia University
Misericordia University says yes to 70.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $64,313 median earnings.
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Misericordia University occupies suburban Dallas, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $88,523 four years out. 27.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,672 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Misericordia University received 2,508 applications and admitted 2,129 (84.9%), with 408 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Misericordia University's 70.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Misericordia University compares
| Misericordia University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.9% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,370 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,313 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Misericordia University: $64,313 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $40,370 regardless of where you're from. At Misericordia University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,672 — Misericordia University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
71.7% of Misericordia University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $40,370 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Misericordia University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,523 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,580 |
| Biology, General | $78,107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,833 |
| Psychology, General | $72,572 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,798 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,314 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $68,418 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,992 |
Median earnings for these 9 Misericordia University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,313 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional Misericordia University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Misericordia University?
Misericordia University doesn't look at test scores; its 70.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Misericordia University's acceptance rate?
84.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,129 admitted from 2,508 applicants.
How much does Misericordia University cost?
At Misericordia University, published tuition is $40,370 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Misericordia University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Misericordia University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,313 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Messiah University — 79% admitted
- Mercyhurst University — 81% admitted
- Mount Aloysius College — 82% admitted
- Muhlenberg College — 72% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.