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Misericordia University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range928 to 1218

ACT Range26 to 27

Average GPA3.46

Acceptance Rate88.7%

At test-optional Misericordia, almost no applicants submit scores, so you do not need to force a borderline result. With an 89% acceptance rate, focus on a solid academic record around the 3.46 average GPA, and consider sending scores only if they are near the top of the range, about 1218 SAT or 27 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Misericordia University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Misericordia University enrolls about 1,721 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Misericordia has a freshman retention rate of 78%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Dallas, PA

Undergrad Enrollment1,721

Freshman Retention78%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Misericordia?

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Key Misericordia University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Misericordia, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use summer or fall retakes to improve your score or take advantage of superscoring if available. Misericordia does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, and the November 1 financial aid priority date is not a test-score cutoff.

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What you'll actually pay

Misericordia is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $40,370 applies to all students. The average merit award is $18,308, which can help reduce the billed cost. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$40,370

Room and Board$16,656

Average Merit Award$18,308

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at Grad$45,238

Misericordia’s tuition, fees, room and board total about $57,026 before aid. Merit aid can substantially reduce that price, with an average merit award of $18,308 and institutional merit scholarships listed from $13,500 to $28,000 for first-year students. Transfer merit scholarships are listed from $7,000 to $13,000. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $45,238.