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Misericordia University

Misericordia University
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA 18612-1098

Official telephone: (570) 674-6400
Toll-free telephone: (866) 262-6363
Fax number: (570) 675-2441
Website: www.misericordia.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 2,465
Full-time undergraduates: 1,773
Part-time undergraduates: 692
Total graduate students: 731
Full-time graduate students: 185
Part-time graduate students: 546
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 30%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Hispanic/Latino
92.7% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.5% Nonresident Alien
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.1% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
92.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Nonresident Alien
0.0% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 125 acres
City or town school is located in: Dallas, PA
Population of city/town: 2,806
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Hazelton, Nanticoke, Scranton, and Tannersville.
Nearest major city: Wilkes Barre, PA
Distance of nearest major city: 10 miles
Population of nearest major city: 41,108
Online campus map: www.misericordia.edu/
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (99%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Housing for women with children. (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 87%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 43%
Percent of students who live off campus: 57%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 60%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 140
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network, loaner laptops, support services.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment, scribing for exams.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Highlander
Number of honor societies: 15
Total number of registered organizations: 38
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Ministry
Minority student organizations:
Diversity Institute
International student organizations:
international club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
clubs for academic programs, peer advocates, peer associates, peer tutors

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: David Martin,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Robyn Fedor Stahovic
Athletics homepage: weather.misericordia.edu
School colors: royal blue and gold
School mascot: Cougar
Athletic conference memberships: Middle Atlantic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's footballno 
Men's golfnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's lacrossenoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's field hockeynoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's golfno 
Women's lacrossenoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoMAC, ECAC, NCAA Div. III
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 25%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 40%
Athletic facilities:
baseball, soccer, and softball fields; health center, outdoor athletic complex

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Avora, PA (20 miles)
Nearest other airport: Allentown, PA (70 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Philadelphia (120 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Wilkes Barre, PA (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 1%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 26% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Kings College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, University of Scranton.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 81% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Allied Services, Geisinger Health System, Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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