Gwynedd-Mercy College

1325 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901
http://www.gmc.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1948
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,180
Endowment7,641,714
Application DeadlineAugust 20
Application Fee25
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineAugust 20
Tuition18,945
Room/Board8,300
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs685
# of Books99,493
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year73%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size160 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing24%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular EventsFall Fest, Haunted House, Movie Marathon, International Night, Talent Show, Spring Dinner Dance, Student Leadership Workshops
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia (29)
Nearest TrainAmbler (4)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations22
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Gwymercian
Honor SocietiesAlpha Sigma Lambda, Kappa Delta Phi, Kappa Gamma Pi, Lambda Beta, Lambda Iota Tau, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Phi Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Zeta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Advisory Team, Mercy Corps
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Gwynedd International Student Organization, Ethnic Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Best Buddies, Biology Student Association, Computer Club, Dance Team, Education Club, Gwynedd-Mercy Association for the Education of Young Children, Intercollegiate Sports Program, Peer Mentoring Association, Resident Hall Council, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Activities Committee, Student Government Association, Valley Players, Voices of Gwynedd