Gwynedd Mercy College

Overview

Gwynedd Mercy University, located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, is a private Roman Catholic university founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1948. Nestled on a suburban campus roughly 20 miles north of Philadelphia, it offers a serene environment conducive to its focus on academic rigor and values-based education. With a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs, the university is particularly recognized for its nursing and health care-related majors. Gwynedd Mercy maintains a moderately selective admissions policy. The campus showcases modern and traditional architecture with facilities to support an engaging learning experience, including on-campus housing options for students who wish to reside within the university community. While the university maintains various athletic teams, it is not particularly renowned for large-scale athletic triumphs, allowing the focus to remain on its academic and community service endeavors.

In the most recent statistical year 1,063 prospective students applied, and 621 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 152 enrolled in the school.  1,766 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 325 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $36,052 plus fees of $1,000. Gwynedd Mercy College is ranked 315 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.