Misericordia University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,427

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$19.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is a place where caring, motivated students find the quality academics they seek, the attention they deserve, and the opportunities they need to be successful. Our slogan “Learn to Succeed,” defines our ability to provide programs that prepare students for rewarding careers in fields such as health care, education and business. Ranked by US News and World Report and the Princeton Review, MU also scores well in the National Survey of Student Engagement - an important survey of qualty in undergradute education. Long known for its high level of personal attention, Misericordia welcomes over 100 transfer students each year into a population of 1,500 full-time students.

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Overview

Total Faculty	111
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,767
Part-Time Undergraduate	660
Application Acceptance Rate	59%
Transfer Students	252
Programs	42 Programs
Courses	1,034 Courses
Equivalencies	327 incoming Equivalencies 1,739 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$27,230
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,230
Books and Supplies	$1,100
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	73%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,172
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$11,750

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer scholarships up to $8,000 per year; Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship; McAuley Award for Leadership and Student Involvement

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

yes
Transfer Applications Received:

287
Transfer Applications Accepted:

181
Percentage Accepted:

63%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

126

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall and Spring	Rolling

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.0 GPA for most majors. Medical Imaging and Nursing require a 2.75 GPA. Occupational Therapy requires a 2.8. Speech-Language Pathology and Education require a 3.0 GPA.
Official Transcripts:

Required.
SAT Scores:

Recommended.
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required, except for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology.
Essay:

Only required for Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology
Application Fee:

$25
Interview:

We may request interviews for certain applicants.
Apply Here:

www.misericordia.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C
Credits (Min/Max):

Maximum 60 from associate's level institution; Maximum of 90 credits from a bachelor's level institution or any combination of associate's and bachelor's level institutions; for graduation, a minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Misericordia.