Misericordia University
Former names | College Misericordia (1924–2007) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 15, 1924 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $54.5 million (2020) |
| President | Daniel J. Myers |
Administrative staff | 257 |
| Students | 3,196 |
| Undergraduates | 1,958 |
| Postgraduates | 546 |
| Location | Dallas address , Pennsylvania , United States 41°20′42″N 75°58′18″W / 41.3451°N 75.9716°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | (Blue & gold) |
| Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MAC Freedom |
| Mascot | Archie McGrowl |
| Website | misericordia.edu |
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. The university operates a campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in partnership with Orbis Education.