About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Michele Diehl
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
1325 Sumneytown Pike
PO Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
PO Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
Phone
215-646-7300
Email
diehl.m@gmercyu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Assumption Hall
The Sister Isabelle Keiss Center for Health and Sciences
The Griffin Complex Student Union and Athletic Facility
Saint Bernard Lobby and Snack Bar
Loyola Hall and Saint Brigid's Hall- Residence Halls
The Sister Isabelle Keiss Center for Health and Sciences
The Griffin Complex Student Union and Athletic Facility
Saint Bernard Lobby and Snack Bar
Loyola Hall and Saint Brigid's Hall- Residence Halls
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Montgomeryville Mall
King of Prussia Mall -The Plaza and the Court
South Street (city of Philadelphia)
Philadelphia Historical sites
Sporting Events-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey
King of Prussia Mall -The Plaza and the Court
South Street (city of Philadelphia)
Philadelphia Historical sites
Sporting Events-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9 am- 5 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9 am- 5 pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Daily
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
diehl.m@gmercyu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Philadelphia International Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport are both within an hour of Campus. Van and limousine services and rental cars are available for a trip from the airports to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound busses operate into Philadelphia. From these stations, the SEPTA regional rail-line, the R5, stops at the Gwynedd Valley station. A school-operated shuttle has pick up and drop off service to the campus from the train station.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the Schuylkill Expressway: From the Schuylkill Expressway follow 476 North to signs for Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow turnpike East to New Jersey. Exit 26 Ambler/ Fort Washington. Follow signs for Route 309 North, exit at Spring House/Norristown Road. Turn left at light onto Norristown Road. Drive 2 miles straight ahead to the college on the right.
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Take PA Turnpike to Exit 26 (Fort Washington.) Exit at Springhouse, Norristown Road. Turn left at light onto Norristown Road. Drive 2 miles straight ahead to college on the right.
From Route 309 North: Exit at Springhouse, Norristown Road. Turn left at light onto Norristown Road. Drive 2 miles straight ahead to college on the right.
(Don't be concerned about the name change: Norristown Road becomes Sumneytown Pike after crossing over Bethlehem Pike at the Spring House intersection.)
Local Accommodations
The Best Western Montgomeryville (Route 309 and Stump Road; Montgomeryville, PA; 215-699-8800) is located three miles from campus and contains 62 rooms with a restaurant and complimentary breakfast. The Best Western of Fort Washington (285 Commerce Drive; Fort Washington, PA; 215-542-7930) is a 104-room facility with a Palace of Asia restaurant and Subway sandwich shop. It is 4.5 miles from the College. Just four miles from the college is the Holiday Inn of Fort Washington (432 Pennsylvania Avenue; Fort Washington, PA; 215-643-3000). The 224-room hotel includes a restaurant and fitness center. All hotels are moderate in price. The Doubletree Guest Suites (640 West Germantown Pike; Plymouth Meeting, PA; 610-834-8300) is just under 5 miles from the college and is slightly more expensive then the previous establisments. A fitness center and restaurant highlight this 252-room hotel, which is just five miles from historical Valley Forge and King of Prussia points of interest.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 904
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average HS GPA: 3.28
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 510
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 520
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 23
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 20
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
262
with Terminal Degree
72
184
Women
78
Men
29
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Education, General.
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other.
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Secondary School Administration/Principalship.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Adult Development and Aging.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Nursing Administration.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Sociology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Mary Ann McGinley-Fitzpatrick
Sr. VP Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Kathy Czermanski
President and CEO, Great Valley Publishing Co.
Sister Lois McDonough, RSM
President of HealthLink Medical Center
Eleanor M. Dezzi
President of The Dezzi Group, Ltd.
Nanette Sciolla Carney
Founder and CEO, The Carney Group
Diane Slifer
Attorney, Blank Rome, LLP
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 1
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,708
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,273
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,134
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
88%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$43,789
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$12,895
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$25,160
Required Fees
$450
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,500
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,760
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,035
Foreign Countries Represented
32
Demographics
4.78%
Asian
20.06%
Black
3.70%
Hispanic
49.85%
Caucasian
21.24%
Unknown
76% female
24% male
13% are out of state
93% are full time
7% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
62%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
82/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
22
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Griffins)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Griffins)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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