Misericordia University

www.misericordia.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,400

4.14% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,090

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

84.9%

2,508 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,107

83.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.2%

301 Graduates

About

Misericordia University is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Misericordia University were General Health Services (98 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (92 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2023, 657 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Misericordia University. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 26.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University is $36,400, which is $11,825 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Misericordia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 625 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Misericordia University is $36,400, which is $11,825 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 $25,090.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Misericordia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Misericordia University was $36,400. The cost of tuition at Misericordia University is $11,825 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$25,090

2023 Value

7.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Misericordia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,090. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Misericordia University grew by 7.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Misericordia 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

$12,460

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Misericordia University was of $12,460 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Misericordia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Misericordia 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 Misericordia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 625 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

Misericordia University received 2,508 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.2% annual growth. Out of those 2,508 applicants, 2,129 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,107 students enrolled at Misericordia University in 2023. 87% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Misericordia University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,129

Accepted Out of 2,508

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Misericordia University was 84.9% (2,129 admissions from 2,508 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.2%, while admissions grew by 9.29%.

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

SAT Scores

87%

Submission Percentage (2019)

355

Scores Submitted (2019)

87% of enrolled first-time students at Misericordia University in 2019 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

Misericordia University had a total enrollment of 2,107 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Misericordia University is 1,759 students and the part-time enrollment is 348. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Misericordia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Misericordia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 5.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, 0.0949% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Misericordia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by White Male (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.4%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Two or More Races Female (2.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Misericordia University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,107 students. The full-time enrollment at Misericordia University is 1,759 and the part-time enrollment is 348. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Misericordia 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 Misericordia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

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 Misericordia University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Misericordia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,704 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
121 enrolled students
Black or African American
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Misericordia University is 80.9% White, 5.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, 0.0949% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0475% 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.

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, 106 students (5.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 289 more women than men received degrees from Misericordia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Misericordia University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Misericordia University is General Health Services (98 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (92 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Misericordia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (408 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Registered nurses (1,583,193 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,574,463 people), Secondary school teachers (552,297 people), Physicians (525,409 people), and Education administrators (297,702 people).

The most specialized majors at Misericordia University in 2023 are Health (408 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Education (40 degrees), and Biology (22 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 Misericordia University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Misericordia University are Health (408 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Education (40 degrees), and Biology (22 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 Misericordia University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,330,783 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,926,238 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (685,747 people), Computer Systems Design (567,747 people), and Banking & related activities (513,072 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
98 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Misericordia University was General Health Services with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

184

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

473

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 184 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University, which is 0.389 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (473).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Misericordia University in General Health Services, which is 4.44 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from Misericordia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Misericordia University is Female and Asian (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
555 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Misericordia University is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

6.09% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
399 degrees awarded
White Male
156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Misericordia University is white female (399 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (156 degrees).

Operations

Misericordia University has an endowment valued at nearly $66.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.15M (10.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Misericordia University had a total salary expenditure of 61.6M. Misericordia University employs 58 Assistant professors, 27 Professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Misericordia University are Female Assistant professor (44), Male Assistant professor (14), and Female Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Misericordia University are: Service, with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Endowment

$66.7M

2023 Endowment

growth from 2022

Misericordia University has an endowment valued at about $66.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Misericordia University grew 8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.9M 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 Misericordia 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

$26.7M

2023 Salaries

2.88%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Misericordia University paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($61.6M) and a 2.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.82% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2023, Misericordia University paid a total of $10.1M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% 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

58 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Misericordia University were Assistant professor with 58 employees, Professor with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Misericordia University were Service with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Misericordia University was Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Female Professor with 14 employees.

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

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