Misericordia University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,400

5.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,747

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.152%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

70.9%

3,733 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,200

85.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.7%

294 Graduates

About

Misericordia University is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Misericordia University were General Health Services (101 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (75 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, 580 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Misericordia University. 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (481 degrees), 24.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University is $38,400, which is $13,112 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Misericordia University was 0.152%, corresponding to 1 out of the 657 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University is $38,400, which is $13,112 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,747.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Misericordia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Misericordia University was $38,400. The cost of tuition at Misericordia University is $13,112 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Misericordia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,747

2024 Value

6.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Misericordia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,747. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Misericordia University grew by 6.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Misericordia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,275

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Misericordia University was of $13,275 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.54% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Misericordia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Misericordia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 19.2% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Misericordia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.152%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Misericordia University was 0.152%, which represents 1 out of the 657 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Misericordia University received 3,733 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 48.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,733 applicants, 2,648 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,200 students enrolled at Misericordia University in 2024. 87% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Misericordia University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,648

Accepted Out of 3,733

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Misericordia University was 70.9% (2,648 admissions from 3,733 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 48.8%, while admissions grew by 24.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Misericordia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

87%

Submission Percentage (2019)

355

Scores Submitted (2019)

87% of enrolled first-time students at Misericordia University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Misericordia University had a total enrollment of 2,200 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Misericordia University is 1,882 students and the part-time enrollment is 318. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Misericordia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Misericordia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 7.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 2.14% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.0455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0455% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Misericordia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.4%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Asian Female (2.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Misericordia University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,200 students. The full-time enrollment at Misericordia University is 1,882 and the part-time enrollment is 318. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Misericordia University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Misericordia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Misericordia University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Misericordia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Misericordia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,776 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
162 enrolled students
Black or African American
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Misericordia University is 80.7% White, 7.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 2.14% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.0455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0455% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 77 students (3.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 226 more women than men received degrees from Misericordia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Misericordia University is white (481 degrees awarded). There were 24.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Misericordia University is General Health Services (101 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (75 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Misericordia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (344 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (10 degrees), and Psychology (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,671,406 people), Registered nurses (1,619,697 people), Secondary school teachers (561,027 people), Education administrators (332,134 people), and Other managers (316,185 people).

The most specialized majors at Misericordia University in 2024 are Health (344 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (10 degrees), Psychology (28 degrees), Education (35 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Health (344 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (10 degrees), Psychology (28 degrees), Education (35 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,365,422 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,966,363 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (601,391 people), Outpatient care centers (517,386 people), and Offices of physicians (290,893 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Misericordia University.

Most Common (2024)

General Health Services
101 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Misericordia University was General Health Services with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Misericordia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

177

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

403

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University, which is 0.439 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (403).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Misericordia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University in General Health Services, which is 7.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Misericordia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
481 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Misericordia University is white (481 degrees awarded). There were 24.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (20 degrees).

6.72% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
340 degrees awarded
White Male
141 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Misericordia University is white female (340 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (141 degrees).

Operations

Misericordia University has an endowment valued at nearly $73.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.8M (14.6%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Misericordia University had a total salary expenditure of 63.9M. Misericordia University employs 59 Assistant professors, 34 Associate professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Misericordia University are Female Assistant professor (46), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Misericordia University are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

Endowment

$73.7M

2024 Endowment

10.5%

growth from 2023

Misericordia University has an endowment valued at about $73.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Misericordia University grew 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Misericordia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.8M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Misericordia University paid a median of $27.8M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($63.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$11M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2024, Misericordia University paid a total of $11M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Misericordia University were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

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