The student-faculty ratio at Misericordia University is 11:1, and the school has 50.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Misericordia University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
11:1
Total faculty
138 full time
179 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
78%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students50.8%
20-4949.2%
50 or more0%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
83%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
61%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
70%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
75%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
1
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
76
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Misericordia University
Temple University
University of Scranton
Wilkes University
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Al Santasieri, III, Dir of Publications, NY YankeesKathleen Magee, Pres/Co-founder Operation SmileMary Beth Sullivan, Sr VP, Smith Barney, Inc
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
when applying
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 50%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 15%
Social Sciences 7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 6%
Psychology 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,600
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
American Government and Politics (United States)
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills
Addiction Prevention and Treatment
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Writing, General
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice
Combined-degree programs
BA to MA in English is a five-year program in which students complete a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Misericordia and a one-year Master of Arts degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom
Student participation in special study options
Independent study
Weekend college
Accelerated program
Teacher certificate program
Study abroad
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
5
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
78
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
Cross registration with Wilkes University and Kings College
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
