Misericordia University

Misericordia University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Dallas, PA, in a large suburban setting in northeastern Pennsylvania's Luzerne County. The university enrolls 2,423 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 61 out of 100. Misericordia reports a 69% completion rate and an 80% retention rate (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a strong selection of health sciences programs at multiple credential levels. Key offerings include Registered Nursing at the associate's level, Nursing Practice at both bachelor's and associate's levels, Medical Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy, Health Care Administration/Management, and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. This range of nursing and allied health programs provides students with multiple pathways into healthcare careers.

Dallas, PA, is situated in the Back Mountain region near Wilkes-Barre, offering a suburban campus environment with access to regional healthcare systems throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Misericordia's concentrated focus on health sciences education positions it as a resource for students pursuing nursing and allied health careers in the region.