Misericordia University is a liberal arts based, co-educational Catholic university founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy in 1924. It is located in Pennsylvania's historic Wyoming Valley.

Misericordia University was founded as, and continues to be, a broad-based liberal arts and pre-professional studies university offering superior education to those of all faiths. The university has been co-educational since the 1970s and offers undergraduate and graduate programs through our College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and College of Health Sciences and Education. Today, Misericordia University is still located on the original grounds, but has expanded to 120 acres, situated in a suburban setting just eight miles from downtown Wilkes-Barre. Total enrollment is currently more than 2,800 students, including full and part-time undergraduates and graduate students.

About Misericordia University

Misericordia University is a Catholic university in northeast Pennsylvania, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, that provides caring, motivated students with a challenging education. We believe in providing personal attention, support, and opportunities that enable our students to experience success. Service to others is woven throughout all that we do and is a passion for everyone associated with our university. Misericordia University provides a quality education through the tenets of mercy, service, justice and hospitality-charisms set forth by the school's founders. The university has been guided by these principles for more than 90 years.

Mission Statement

Misericordia University, a Catholic liberal arts institution established in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for persons in an environment where all are welcome.