Gwynedd Mercy University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,003

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
12%

Transfer Student Ratio
$19.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is a Catholic university with a deep commitment to the Mercy tradition of service to society. With excellent programs in nursing, allied health care, arts and sciences, education, and business, students do more than prepare for successful careers; they prepare to live productive and meaningful lives. GMercyU is set on 160 private acres just 30 minutes from Philadelphia, offering a beautiful campus with easy access to many internship and career opportunities - locally and in nearby Philly. With 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams and plenty of clubs and organizations, there's always something to do on campus. The university also offers online and accelerated programs at three satellite campuses in the area.

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Overview

Founded	1948
Total Faculty	81
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,845
Part-Time Undergraduate	158
Application Acceptance Rate	66%
Transfer Students	257
Programs	58 Programs
Courses	1,441 Courses
Transfer Agreements	11 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,331 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$28,190
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,190
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	72%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,738
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	75%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$12,056

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer Student Gold Scholarship: 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher. Award amount is $15,000 ayear for up to three years. Transfer Student Crimson Scholarship: 3.0-3.49 cumulative GPA. Award amount is $10,000 a year for up to three years. Transfer Student Grant: 2.5-2.99 cumulative GPA. Award amount is $8,500 a year for up to three years. Phi Theta Kappa Award: Membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Award amount is $2,000 a year for up to three years.
Tuition and Fees:

Full-time Nursing and Health Professions: $33,780 Full-time All other Programs: $31,780 Full-time Comprehensive Fee: $700 Average Room and Board: $11,760 Adult Accelerated and Graduate Programs: vary Please consult website for part-time rates.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes
Transfer Applications Received:

1371
Transfer Applications Accepted:

487
Percentage Accepted:

36%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

263
Transfer Agreements:

43
View Agreements:

https://www.gmercyu.edu/admissions-aid/transfer-students/transfer-credits
Degree Completion Programs:

RN to BSN
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

No
Credit For Life Experience:

Students may apply for prior learning credits. Consult current University Catalog for application process and requirements.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

School of Nursing: Must have completed chemistry with a grade of "C" or better and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA Education: Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA All Others: Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA to be reviewed
Official Transcripts:

Gwynedd Mercy University requires official transcripts from the applicant's high school and any college(s) attended.
SAT Scores:

Not Required
Letters of Recommendation:

Preferred
Essay:

Not Required
Application Fee:

No application fee is required.
Interview:

Not required for most majors
Apply Here:

https://selfservice.gmercyu.edu/selfservice/Admissions/Application.aspx?applicationformid=2

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

A grade of less than a "C" will not transfer (this may differ depending on academic program).
Credits (Min/Max):

In order to meet residency requirements for Gwynedd Mercy University's Bachelor degree programs, students must complete at least 45 or 50 credits (depending on program) and half of their core courses at GMercyU.