More selective than 76% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Misericordia University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Misericordia University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Misericordia University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Misericordia University has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | University of Valley Forge | 61% | 49% | $32,265 |
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Misericordia University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Misericordia University admissions questions
What is the Misericordia University acceptance rate?
Misericordia University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,129 of 2,508 applicants were admitted.
Does Misericordia University require the SAT or ACT?
Misericordia University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Misericordia University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (408 of 2,129).
Is Misericordia University getting harder to get into?
Misericordia University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Misericordia University overview