Gwynedd-Mercy College is a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.
Its mission is to create a learning community rooted in Gospel values and rich in the liberal arts.
In an atmosphere of inquiry and dialogue, the College seeks to combine education for professional competency with the Mercy tradition of service to society.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
460
550
SAT Math
460
548
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$17,580
$18,720
$21,025
Books and supplies
$600
$650
$700
Room and board (on campus)
$7,720
$8,010
$8,700
Room and board (off campus)
$6,400
$6,500
$6,600
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (215) 641-5570
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 93%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,291
State/Local Grants: $3,733
Institutional Grants: $9,759
Student Loans: $7,023
