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Misericordia University
Misericordia University, formerly known as College Misericordia, is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy. It gained university status in the year 2007. The campus spreads over an area of more than 100 acres. The university is divided into three academic degree granting colleges, which are:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Professional Studies
Misericordia University has many student clubs and organizations including the Dead Alchemist Society, Phi Theta Epsilon, Social Work Club, Commuter Council, International Club, and Misericordia University Anime Club. The athletic teams are named the Cougars, and students compete in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, track and field, field hockey. and golf.
Campus Location301 Lake St The campus is in a large suburb. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 434 | 29 |
| Master | 161 | 6 |
| 36 | 1 | |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,355 in 2007-2008 (2,060 full-time equivalent).
About 34% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 66% of the class.
Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,150 |
| Room | $ 5,590 |
| Board | $ 4,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Misericordia University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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Schools Similar to Misericordia University
| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Union College | Alliance, OH | 2,138 |
| 2 | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | 2,039 |
| 3 | Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | 1,903 |
| 4 | Loras College | Dubuque, IA | 1,591 |
| 5 | Franklin College | Franklin, IN | 1,130 |
| 6 | Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | 2,125 |
| 7 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | 1,626 |
| 8 | Huntington University | Huntington, IN | 1,148 |
| 9 | Messiah College | Grantham, PA | 2,837 |
| 10 | Central College | Pella, IA | 1,605 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 73% Women 70% All 71%
SAT Test Scores:SAT Middle 50% Verbal 460-560 Math 470-570
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 52 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 22 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Housing and Meals
Misericordia University provides on-campus housing for 850 of its 2,060 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.
Highlights
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Misericordia University Highlights
- Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, medicine, and therapy and counseling.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics:
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Student meal (board) plan.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- ROTC.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Elementary School Teachers
- Engineering Managers
- Family And School Social Workers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Human Service Assistants
- Insurance Underwriters
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Loan Officers
- Management Analysts
- Marketing Managers
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Physical Therapists
- Probation Officers
- Radiation Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
- Social Service Managers
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
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