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Admissions at Misericordia

Find Your Place. Shape Your Future.

Discover a welcoming university community where you’ll receive personal support, hands-on experience, and the confidence to achieve your goals.

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Take your next step.

Whether you’re ready to apply, planning a campus visit, or looking for someone to guide you through the process, your Misericordia journey can start right here.

Apply Today

Submit your free application and begin your path to becoming a Cougar.

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Visit Campus

Tour campus, meet our community, and picture yourself at Misericordia.

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Request Info

Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll help you explore your options.

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Find Your Counselor

Connect with the admissions counselor who can help guide your next step.

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Before you apply

Review admission requirements and the application process.

Explore undergraduate admission requirements, application policies, documentation guidelines, and other important details in the Misericordia University catalog.

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No matter where you are in the process, there is a next step waiting for you.
Choose your path

Where are you in your journey?

Whether you’re just starting to explore Misericordia, celebrating your admission, or ready to secure your spot, these resources will help you take the right next step.

Explore MU

Not ready to apply yet? Visit our Virtual Viewbook to explore academics, student life, campus experiences, and what makes Misericordia unique.

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You’ve Been Admitted

Congratulations! Review your next steps, important dates, financial aid information, orientation details, and resources for admitted students.

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Ready to Become a Cougar?

Secure your place in the incoming class by submitting your enrollment deposit and taking the next step toward joining the Misericordia community.

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“At Misericordia, you’re known, supported, and encouraged to become your best self.”

The MU Experience
Why Misericordia

A university where you are known by name.

Misericordia combines the opportunities of a comprehensive university with the personal support of a close-knit campus community. Here, students are challenged, encouraged, and prepared for lives of purpose and professional success.

  • Personal attention Learn in a supportive environment where faculty and staff are invested in your success.
  • Hands-on learning Build confidence through internships, clinical experiences, research, service, and real-world preparation.
  • Mercy in action Join a community shaped by service, compassion, belonging, and care for others.
Outcomes & Success

Support that helps you move forward.

From your first class to your first career move, Misericordia helps you build confidence, experience, and a strong foundation for what comes next.

11:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
100% Incoming students receive financial aid
40+ Student organizations
88.5% Career or graduate school placement

Guaranteed Placement Program

Misericordia's Guaranteed Placement Program reflects our confidence in the value of a Misericordia education. Students who meet program requirements and do not receive a job offer or graduate school acceptance within six months of graduation may be eligible for additional coursework at no tuition cost.

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Explore your future

Find the program that fits your goals.

Whether you already know your path or are still exploring, Misericordia offers academic programs designed to prepare you for meaningful work and lifelong growth.

Undergraduate

Discover majors that combine strong academics with real-world preparation.

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Health Sciences

Prepare for high-demand careers in health, wellness, and patient care.

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Business

Build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for today’s workplace.

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Education

Develop the skills and compassion to lead and serve in classrooms and communities.

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Graduate

Advance your career with flexible graduate and professional pathways.

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Financial aid

A Misericordia education within reach.

We know affordability matters. Misericordia helps students and families understand scholarships, financial aid, and the true value of a personalized university experience.

Scholarships

Explore opportunities that help make your Misericordia education more affordable.

Financial Aid

Understand grants, loans, work-study, and other forms of support.

Value & Planning

Get the information you need to make a confident college decision.

We’re here to help

Questions? Your counselor is ready.

Choosing a college is a big decision, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our admissions counselors can help you understand your options, deadlines, visit opportunities, and next steps.

Personal guidance Get answers from someone who knows your region and goals.
Application support Understand what to submit and when to submit it.
Visit planning Find the campus experience that best fits your family.
Belonging starts here

Find your people. Find your place.

College is about more than where you take classes. It’s where you build friendships, discover new interests, serve others, and become part of something bigger.

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Campus traditions

Experience the moments that bring Cougars together throughout the year.

Clubs & leadership

Get involved, build confidence, and develop skills that last beyond graduation.

Mercy community

Live out values of service, compassion, and care for others in meaningful ways.

Ready to see yourself here?

Come experience Misericordia University for yourself. Tour our campus, meet our students and faculty, and discover why so many future Cougars choose to call MU home.

We can’t wait to welcome you home.