Misericordia University
About
Located in the scenic Back Mountain of Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private Catholic institution widely recognized for its elite health sciences division, boasting highly competitive programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. Guided by the Sisters of Mercy values of service and hospitality, the campus culture is exceptionally warm, collaborative, and community-oriented, offering students a vibrant experience enriched by NCAA Division III athletics and extensive volunteer opportunities. Distinctively, the university features the Guaranteed Placement Program, which promises a paid internship in your field if you do not secure a job or graduate school admission within six months of graduation, ensuring your education translates directly into career success.
Wikipedia:Misericordia University is a private Catholic university in the Dallas, Pennsylvania area, United States. It was founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy in 1924 as College Misericordia; in 2007 it became a university and changed its name. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates.
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Misericordia University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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