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Catholic college

Misericordia University

  • LocationDallas, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,107 students
  • SponsorReligious Sisters of Mercy
  • TraditionMercy
Official website

Misericordia University is a Catholic liberal arts institution in Dallas, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy. The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service lists a Sunday liturgy at Mercy Center, a University Chapel in Mercy Hall that is open for private prayer during the day, monthly Adoration, and a range of service and justice programs. The core and theology requirements are not recorded.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Adoration 1

  • Friday3:00 PMMercy Center · First Friday of each month only.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Weekly Liturgies | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/bulletin-weekly-liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every First Friday of the Month at Mercy Center at 3pm.”
    Adoration is held monthly on the First Friday at 3 PM at Mercy Center.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Misericordia University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miUniversity Chapel, Mercy Hall (Office for Mission, Ministry and Service): 0.3 miMisericordia University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Catholic churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check the local diocese’s parish directory.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Adoration on the First Friday of each month at 3 PM at Mercy Center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Weekly Liturgies | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/bulletin-weekly-liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every First Friday of the Month at Mercy Center at 3pm.”
      Adoration is held monthly on the First Friday at 3 PM at Mercy Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Fr. Joe Pisanenchi is listed as Chaplain and is also the pastor of St. Theresa parish in Shavertown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joe Pisanenchi Chaplain FrJoe@misericordia.edu Fr Joe is the Pastor at St. Theresa parish in Shavertown”
      Fr. Joe Pisanenchi is the Chaplain and also the pastor of St. Theresa parish in Shavertown.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality and Faith Formation | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/spirituality-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University Chapel is located on the first floor of Mercy Hall. The chapel is open for private prayer during the day.”
      The University Chapel is in Mercy Hall and is open for private prayer during the day.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and core curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 professional staff on the office staff page: Director, Assistant Director, Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning, and Chaplain. A Campus Minister (Sean Farry) appears on the Religious Studies page; that page may be out of date and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joe Pisanenchi Chaplain FrJoe@misericordia.edu Fr Joe is the Pastor at St. Theresa parish in Shavertown”
      Fr. Joe Pisanenchi is the Chaplain and also the pastor of St. Theresa parish in Shavertown.
      “Chris Somers D. Min, M.S.W Director for the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service (570) 674-6314 csomers@misericordia.edu”
      Chris Somers is the Director for the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service.
      “Lindsey Riddell, MS Assistant Director for Mission, Ministry, & Service (570)674-8041 lriddell@misericordia.edu”
      Lindsey Riddell is the Assistant Director for Mission, Ministry, & Service.
      “David Baloga, M.A. Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning (570) 674-6315 dbaloga@misericordia.edu”
      David Baloga is the Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Two retreats: Retreat in the Flow of Life (Lent, on campus) and the SEARCH Weekend (March or April, off campus).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality and Faith Formation | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/spirituality-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This one-on-one directed retreat is held on campus every Lent during the spring semester.”
      Retreat in the Flow of Life is held on campus each Lent.
      “The SEARCH weekend in March or April is a student-led retreat held off campus.”
      A student-led SEARCH weekend retreat is held off campus each spring.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Three faith-based student groups listed as campus ministry programs: Students for Life, Bible Study, and Faith and Fitness. Student group status comes from the Religious Studies page and the spirituality page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgical Ministries: Choir, Lectors, Eucharistic Minister, Bible Study, Hospitality, Praise and Worship, RCIA, Retreats, Sacristans, and Students for Life.”
      Students for Life is a student group listed among the campus ministry programs.
      “Faith and Fitness: Gather weekly to pray and work out together.”
      A weekly Faith and Fitness group gathers to pray and exercise together.
    2. Spirituality and Faith Formation | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/spirituality-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students gather weekly to discuss the Gospels and other scripture.”
      A weekly Bible Study for students meets to discuss the Gospels.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Residence halls are coed. McHale Hall is co-ed by floor or wing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/campus-life/housing-information/residence-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is co-ed by floor or wing and includes air conditioning and elevator access.”
      McHale Hall is coed by floor or wing.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must stay with a host of the same gender; visitation is 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Misericordia Universityresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787778273/misericordia/tbx2u4iuocloldtpdgnc/2026-2027StudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guests must reside with a host of the same gender.”
      Overnight guests must stay with a host of the same gender.
      “Guests are allowed to visit residents from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.”
      Guests may visit residents from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life, who oversees the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and History | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/about/mission-and-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life complements the President in promoting Misericordia's Catholic and Mercy identity in University culture, policies, and practices.”
      A Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life promotes the university's Catholic and Mercy identity and oversees Mission, Ministry and Service.
    2. Mission, Ministry & Service | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service at Misericordia University serves the Mission of the University by making visible and effective our Mercy Charisms and Catholic Tradition.”
      The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service serves the university mission through Mercy charisms and Catholic tradition.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Organized, staffed service office with a Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission, Ministry & Service | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Empowering students to be leaders in ministry and service on campus and in the community.”
      The office runs a Community Service program that develops student service leaders.
    2. Staff | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “David Baloga, M.A. Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning (570) 674-6315 dbaloga@misericordia.edu”
      David Baloga is the Coordinator of Volunteer Service & Service Learning.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service-learning classes are offered alongside courses. The handbook and service-learning page describe them as optional class options, not a required element.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service-learning is a structured learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to meet academic objectives through provision of community service.”
      Service-learning is offered as an academic experience students can opt into.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Misericordia Universityresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787778273/misericordia/tbx2u4iuocloldtpdgnc/2026-2027StudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service-Learning is a type of experiential learning in which you work alongside a local community organization on a service project related to your class.”
      Service-learning classes connect a class with a community service project.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (One pro-life student group (Students for Life).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Liturgical Ministries: Choir, Lectors, Eucharistic Minister, Bible Study, Hospitality, Praise and Worship, RCIA, Retreats, Sacristans, and Students for Life.”
      Students for Life is a student group listed among the campus ministry programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Several programs: Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, Catholic Relief Services advocacy (trafficking, migration, hunger), Jamaica service trip, Dominican Republic literacy trip, and social justice advocacy with immigrants and homeless people.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Religious Studies | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Relief Services: Students advocate to end human trafficking, climate change, migration and global hunger.”
      Students advocate through Catholic Relief Services on trafficking, migration and hunger.
      “Immigrant and Refugee Ministry: Work with refugee families and teach English.”
      The Immigrant and Refugee Ministry works with refugee families.
    2. International Service Trips | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/international-service-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every January, an international service trip takes place in Mandeville, Jamaica.”
      An annual January immersion service trip goes to Jamaica.
      “Students work with The Dream Project, a school for children that focuses on literacy.”
      Students serve with The Dream Project in the Dominican Republic.
    3. Social Justice Advocacy | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/social-justice-adovacy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We have worked with immigrants, refugees, and homeless people.”
      The office's social justice work has included immigrants, refugees and homeless people.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service programs are run by the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service and framed by Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission, Ministry & Service | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service at Misericordia University serves the Mission of the University by making visible and effective our Mercy Charisms and Catholic Tradition.”
      The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service serves the university mission through Mercy charisms and Catholic tradition.
    2. Social Justice Advocacy | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/social-justice-adovacy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We follow the examples of Catholic Social teaching as our guide and model.”
      The Social Justice Advocacy program follows Catholic social teaching as its guide.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A Sunday liturgy is published for the university community, with weekend liturgies that include Eucharistic ministers and a liturgical choir.
    Sources (2)
    1. Weekly Liturgies | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/bulletin-weekly-liturgies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday @ 4:00 pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Mercy Center.”
      The Sunday 4 PM liturgy is in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Mercy Center.
    2. Religious Studies | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Ministers: Share the Eucharistic meal with fellow worshippers.”
      Weekend liturgies include Eucharist, served by Eucharistic ministers.
      “Liturgical Choir: Sing and play instruments at our weekend liturgies.”
      The campus community holds weekend liturgies that have a choir.
  • The University Chapel in Mercy Hall is open for private prayer during the day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality and Faith Formation | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/spirituality-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University Chapel is located on the first floor of Mercy Hall. The chapel is open for private prayer during the day.”
      The University Chapel is in Mercy Hall and is open for private prayer during the day.
  • Several justice and immersion programs are listed, including Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, Catholic Relief Services advocacy, and service trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Relief Services: Students advocate to end human trafficking, climate change, migration and global hunger.”
      Students advocate through Catholic Relief Services on trafficking, migration and hunger.
      “Immigrant and Refugee Ministry: Work with refugee families and teach English.”
      The Immigrant and Refugee Ministry works with refugee families.
    2. International Service Trips | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/international-service-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every January, an international service trip takes place in Mandeville, Jamaica.”
      An annual January immersion service trip goes to Jamaica.
      “Students work with The Dream Project, a school for children that focuses on literacy.”
      Students serve with The Dream Project in the Dominican Republic.
  • A Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life oversees the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and History | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/about/mission-and-history · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life complements the President in promoting Misericordia's Catholic and Mercy identity in University culture, policies, and practices.”
      A Vice President for Mission Integration and Student Life promotes the university's Catholic and Mercy identity and oversees Mission, Ministry and Service.

Concerns

  • The residence halls are coed; single-gender separation is by floor or wing, not by single-sex halls.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/campus-life/housing-information/residence-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It is co-ed by floor or wing and includes air conditioning and elevator access.”
      McHale Hall is coed by floor or wing.

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Campus ministry home

University Chapel, Mercy Hall (Office for Mission, Ministry and Service)

  • Address: Mercy Hall, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, offices (Banks Student Life Center)

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Source: misericordia.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

25 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 6 off campus, 16 location not published

Other 1

  • Mercy Young Leaders conference (Dublin)Off campus
    Every other year
    Week of touring in Ireland followed by a three-day leadership conference in Dublin.
    misericordia.edu

Retreats 2

  • SEARCH Weekend RetreatOff campus
    March or April
    Student-led retreat exploring personal relationships, relationship with God, and community.
    misericordia.edu
  • Retreat in the Flow of LifeOn campus
    Every Lent, spring semester
    One-on-one directed retreat, in small groups or with a spiritual companion.
    misericordia.edu

Service 13

  • Jamaica service trip (January)Off campus
    Every January, winter break
    One-week immersion service trip to Mandeville, Jamaica, hosted by the Diocese of Mandeville; students apply and interview.
    misericordia.edu
  • Dominican Republic service trip (May)Off campus
    May, after the semester
    Week-long service with The Dream Project, a literacy school, with cultural experiences.
    misericordia.edu
  • Adopt-A-VeteranOff campus
    Visits with veterans at the local VA Medical Center.
    misericordia.edu
  • Starry KnightsOff campus
    2 days a week
    Tutors and mentors at an afterschool program at Noxen Elementary.
    misericordia.edu
  • Kids of Campus / Women with Children programOn campus
    Activities and crafts for children in the Women with Children program on campus.
    misericordia.edu
  • Immigrant and Refugee Ministry
    Works with refugee families and teaches English.
    misericordia.edu
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  • Catholic Relief Services advocacy
    Students advocate to end human trafficking, climate change, migration and global hunger.
    misericordia.edu
  • Dorothy Day Catholic Worker farm
    Farm work, harvesting, spinning wool and making hats for homeless people.
    misericordia.edu
  • St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen
    Serving meals or working in the clothing bank.
    misericordia.edu
  • Habitat for Humanity
    Helping build homes for local low-income families with Habitat chapters.
    misericordia.edu
  • Adopt-A-Grandparent at Mercy Center
    Visiting residents and providing social gatherings for them.
    misericordia.edu
  • Sisters of Mercy clean-up day (Pines apartments)
    A Saturday morning each fall and spring
    Outdoor clean-up at the Pines apartments, with lunch with the Sisters of Mercy.
    misericordia.edu
  • Homeless shelter meal service
    Students serve people experiencing homelessness at a local shelter, and provide meals for food-insecure people in the Wyoming Valley.
    misericordia.edu

Social life 2

  • Theology on TapOn campus
    Once a month, evening
    Students gather for a meal and a speaker on a faith-based topic.
    misericordia.edu
  • Hospitality Ministry / Bagel Wednesday
    Campus Ministry hospitality events.
    misericordia.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Bible Study (students)
    Weekly
    Students gather weekly to discuss the Gospels and other scripture; a Religious Studies faculty member helps facilitate some sessions.
    misericordia.edu
  • OCIA (adult initiation)
    Two-semester commitment
    Initiation process for adults seeking to learn about the Catholic faith or receive the sacraments.
    misericordia.edu
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
    Assists adults seeking to receive Catholic sacraments; listed as a campus ministry program.
    misericordia.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Faith and Fitness
    Weekly
    Students gather weekly to pray and work out together.
    misericordia.edu
  • Students for Life
    Pro-life student group listed among the campus ministry programs.
    misericordia.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Prayer services (Mercy Week, Earth Week, special occasions)
    Prayer and faith-sharing experiences for faculty, staff and students; some held at Mercy Center.
    misericordia.edu
  • Liturgical ministries (choir, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality, sacristans)
    Student roles in weekend liturgies, including the Liturgical Choir, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and sacristans for liturgies in the Campus Chapel.
    misericordia.edu, misericordia.edu, misericordia.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Mission, Ministry & Service | Misericordia Universitymisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service at Misericordia University serves the Mission of the University by making visible and effective our Mercy Charisms and Catholic Tradition.”
    The Office for Mission, Ministry and Service serves the university mission through Mercy charisms and Catholic tradition.
  2. Staff | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chris Somers D. Min, M.S.W Director for the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service (570) 674-6314 csomers@misericordia.edu”
    Chris Somers is the Director for the Office for Mission, Ministry and Service.
  3. Spirituality and Faith Formation | Mission, Ministry & Servicemisericordia.edu/life-at-mu/officeformissionministryandservice/spirituality-and-faith-formation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The University Chapel is located on the first floor of Mercy Hall. The chapel is open for private prayer during the day.”
    The University Chapel is in Mercy Hall and is open for private prayer during the day.
  4. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Misericordia Universityresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787778273/misericordia/tbx2u4iuocloldtpdgnc/2026-2027StudentHandbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mercy Hall 301 Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612”
    Mercy Hall is at 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
77 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,838

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,670
Total students2,107
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$37,485
Cost of attendance (per year)$53,648
Median federal debt at graduation$26,973
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
72%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$64,313
Admission rate71%
Students receiving Pell grants27%

Value index: 49 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Scranton

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofscranton.org, dioceseofscranton.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Yes. Misericordia University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Scranton. Its sponsor is Religious Sisters of Mercy.

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