Gwynedd Mercy University

https://www.gmercyu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,825

2.81% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,733

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.6%

1,111 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,165

79.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.5%

115 Graduates

About

Gwynedd Mercy University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Gwynedd Mercy University were Registered Nursing (214 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees), and Teacher Education (32 degrees).

In 2023, 656 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gwynedd Mercy University. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (432 degrees), 4.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $37,825, which is $13,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gwynedd Mercy University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 892 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $37,825, which is $13,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,733.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Gwynedd Mercy University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,825

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University was $37,825. The cost of tuition at Gwynedd Mercy University is $13,250 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gwynedd Mercy University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,733

2023 Value

4.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gwynedd Mercy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,733. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gwynedd Mercy University grew by 4.94%.

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

$11,604

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gwynedd Mercy University was of $11,604 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.07% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.4% 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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Gwynedd Mercy University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.52% with respect to 2022, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gwynedd Mercy University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 892 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Gwynedd Mercy University received 1,111 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.52% annual growth. Out of those 1,111 applicants, 1,040 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,165 students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2023. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gwynedd Mercy University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,040

Accepted Out of 1,111

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gwynedd Mercy University was 93.6% (1,040 admissions from 1,111 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 58.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.52%, while admissions grew by 67.5%.

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

33%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2023 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 2,165 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University is 1,718 students and the part-time enrollment is 447. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gwynedd Mercy University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.3% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 6.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.4%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Black or African American Female (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,165 students. The full-time enrollment at Gwynedd Mercy University is 1,718 and the part-time enrollment is 447. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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%

2023 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 Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Gwynedd Mercy University had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

White
1,197 enrolled students
Black or African American
319 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
148 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gwynedd Mercy University is 55.3% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 6.84% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 1.94% Two or More Races, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 398 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 (432 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Gwynedd Mercy University is Registered Nursing (214 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees) and Teacher Education (32 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (192 degrees awarded), Health (316 degrees), and Psychology (31 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 (1,758,976 people), Registered nurses (1,638,143 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,785 people), Other managers (940,561 people), and Secondary school teachers (584,698 people).

The most specialized majors at Gwynedd Mercy University in 2023 are Education (192 degrees awarded), Health (316 degrees), Psychology (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Gwynedd Mercy University are Education (192 degrees awarded), Health (316 degrees), Psychology (31 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,618,430 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,048,533 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (800,781 people), Computer Systems Design (617,643 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (599,154 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
214 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Gwynedd Mercy University was Registered Nursing with 214 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

527

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University, which is 0.245 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (527).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.189 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Gwynedd Mercy University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.29 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Gwynedd Mercy University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% 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 Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gwynedd Mercy University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
432 degrees awarded
Black or African American
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gwynedd Mercy University is white (432 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

6.4% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
340 degrees awarded
White Male
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gwynedd Mercy University is white female (340 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (92 degrees).

Operations

Gwynedd Mercy University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10M (14.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Gwynedd Mercy University had a total salary expenditure of 52.2M. Gwynedd Mercy University employs 36 Assistant professors, 20 Instructors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Gwynedd Mercy University are Female Assistant professor (33), Female Instructor (17), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University are: Management, with 53 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$70.1M

2023 Endowment

92.6%

growth from 2022

Gwynedd Mercy University has an endowment valued at about $70.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gwynedd Mercy University grew 92.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2023 Salaries

12%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Gwynedd Mercy University paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($52.2M) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.73% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.164% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gwynedd Mercy University paid a total of $6.11M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Instructor with 20 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University were Management with 53 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gwynedd Mercy University was Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gwynedd Mercy University.

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