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Gwynedd-Mercy College, also referred to as GMC, was established in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy. The college encompasses more than 150 acres in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. It also has a campus in Fort Washington. GMC offers more than 40 degrees and several certificate programs in diverse areas of study. According to the U.S. News & World Report, this college ranked at the 75th position among the best master-level universities and colleges in the northern region in the year 2008. GMC is organized into the following schools:
- School of Allied Health Professions
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business & CIS
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
The student organizations and clubs of GMC are very active. Students are members of societies such as the Behavioral and Social Science Club, Black Student Union, Association of Information and Technology Professionals, Gwynedd-Mercy Business Club, Psychology Club, Voices of Gwynedd, and Students in Free Enterprise.
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Campus Location1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
USA
Main Tel: (215) 646-7300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Selective admissions.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- 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
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 391 | 30 | | Associate | 227 | 10 | | Master | 153 | 10 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,644 in 2007-2008 (2,107 full-time equivalent). About 28% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 72% of the class. Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,790 | | Room | $ 4,690 | | Board | $ 4,270 | | Books and supplies | $ 700 | | Other | $ 950 |
Financial Aid: Gwynedd Mercy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsGwynedd Mercy provides on-campus housing for 670 of its 2,107 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 60% | | Women | 56% | | All | 57% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-538 | | Math | 440-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (226 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (205 awarded) - Biology Teacher Education
- Business Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (16 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (198 awarded) - Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE (12 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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