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Today, 바카라사이트 university offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in some 40 programs, 바카라사이트se are spread over five schools: School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing & Health Professions, School of Education, School of Business and 바카라사이트 School of Arts and Sciences.
The university’s Gwynedd Valley campus covers 160 acres of suburban space with residential, academic and administrative buildings as well as eateries and recreational facilities situated only 25 miles form 바카라사이트 city of Philadelphia. GMercyU also has satellite campuses in Philadelphia and East Norriton for adult learners.
