Misericordia University Admissions

Misericordia University has an acceptance rate of 88.71%, making it an open admission school. This means most students who apply will be accepted, giving applicants strong odds of admission. The high acceptance rate reflects the university's mission to provide Catholic education to a broad range of students rather than compete for academic prestige. With a 79.56% retention rate, the school focuses on supporting students once they enroll rather than being highly selective upfront. Misericordia seeks students who value small class sizes, with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, and are drawn to health science programs where the university has built its strongest reputation in northeastern Pennsylvania.