Gwynedd Mercy University

https://www.gmercyu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,528

4.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,960

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.6%

1,388 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,017

83.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.8%

125 Graduates

About

Gwynedd Mercy University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Gwynedd Mercy University were Registered Nursing (194 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees), and Teacher Education (19 degrees).

In 2024, 625 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gwynedd Mercy University. 78.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (420 degrees), 4.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $39,528, which is $7,608 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $39,528, which is $7,608 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,960.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Gwynedd Mercy University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,528

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University was $39,528. The cost of tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $7,608 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Average Net Price

$27,960

2024 Value

4.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Gwynedd Mercy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,960. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Gwynedd Mercy University grew by 4.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gwynedd Mercy 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

$12,692

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gwynedd Mercy University was of $12,692 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.38% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gwynedd Mercy 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.

Admissions

Gwynedd Mercy University received 1,388 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,388 applicants, 1,244 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,017 students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2024. 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gwynedd Mercy University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,244

Accepted Out of 1,388

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gwynedd Mercy University was 89.6% (1,244 admissions from 1,388 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.9%, while admissions grew by 19.6%.

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

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

100% of enrolled first-time students at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2024 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

Gwynedd Mercy University had a total enrollment of 2,017 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University is 1,684 students and the part-time enrollment is 333. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gwynedd Mercy University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.2% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.7%), followed by White Male (16%) and Black or African American Female (14.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,017 students. The full-time enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University is 1,684 and the part-time enrollment is 333. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Gwynedd Mercy University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,153 enrolled students
Black or African American
325 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gwynedd Mercy University is 57.2% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.198% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 293 students (14.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 353 more women than men received degrees from Gwynedd Mercy University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gwynedd Mercy University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Gwynedd Mercy University is Registered Nursing (194 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees) and Teacher Education (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gwynedd Mercy University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (200 degrees awarded), Health (286 degrees), and Psychology (32 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 Gwynedd Mercy University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,640,211 people), Registered nurses (1,608,400 people), Secondary school teachers (511,393 people), Education administrators (329,684 people), and Other managers (322,117 people).

The most specialized majors at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2024 are Education (200 degrees awarded), Health (286 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 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 Gwynedd Mercy University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Gwynedd Mercy University are Education (200 degrees awarded), Health (286 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 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 Gwynedd Mercy University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,316,862 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,945,883 people), Outpatient care centers (553,740 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,179 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (467,471 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Respiratory Care Therapist

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Gwynedd Mercy University was Respiratory Care Therapist with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Gwynedd Mercy University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

489

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University, which is 0.278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (489).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.162 times less than the 167 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.19 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Gwynedd Mercy University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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
420 degrees awarded
Black or African American
96 degrees awarded
Asian
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gwynedd Mercy University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

3.2% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
452 degrees awarded
White Female
427 degrees awarded
White Female
426 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gwynedd Mercy University is white female (452 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (427 degrees).

Operations

Gwynedd Mercy University has an endowment valued at nearly $68.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.7M (14.3%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Gwynedd Mercy University had a total salary expenditure of 51M. Gwynedd Mercy University employs 39 Assistant professors, 19 Instructors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Gwynedd Mercy University are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Instructor (15), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 50 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Public service with 20 employees.

Endowment

$68.1M

2024 Endowment

2.89%

decline from 2023

Gwynedd Mercy University has an endowment valued at about $68.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Gwynedd Mercy University declined 2.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $184M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2024 Salaries

10%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Gwynedd Mercy University paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($51M) and a 10% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.73% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Gwynedd Mercy University paid a total of $6.17M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Public service with 20 employees.

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