Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · Private four-year · City: Small
2,292undergraduates
81%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$26,962average net price per year
65%graduate in 6 years
78%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 3,500
- Admitted
- 2,913
- Admit rate
- 81%
- Admit rate, women
- 87%
- Admit rate, men
- 79%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 20%
- First-year students
- 571
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
54 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (9)
- Art Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
- Music Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (7 awarded)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (46 awarded), Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Associate (2 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (12)
- Accounting Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Fashion Merchandising Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Associate (4 awarded), Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Insurance Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Marketing, Other Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Meeting and Event Planning Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (34 awarded), Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Military technologies and applied sciences (1)
- Intelligence, General Bachelor's (59 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Dance, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Interior Design Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (28 awarded)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Education (6)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Social sciences (3)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Data Science, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (8 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (8 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (14)
- Education, General Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Organizational Leadership Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Athletic Training/Trainer Master's
- Nursing Administration Master's
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Intelligence, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Master's
- Mathematics and Computer Science Master's
- Physical and Biological Anthropology Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $44,510
- Housing and food on campus
- $14,274
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,261
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $62,245
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $62,245
- Total cost living at home
- $47,971
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $23,981 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,609 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $25,101 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $28,250 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,992 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $31,437
- Got a grant from the college
- 95%
- Average grant from the college
- $28,508
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 30%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 69%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,905
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 57%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 65%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 66%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 59%
- Transferred to another college
- 24%
- Came back for year two
- 78%
| Pell grant students | 55% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 72% |
| Neither | 58% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 347 | 70% |
| Men | 240 | 57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 12 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 29 | 55% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 41% (small group) |
| White | 430 | 72% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 33% |
| Race unknown | 37 | 30% |
| International | 40 | 55% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 789 | 64% | 21% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 67% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 184 | 77% | 12% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 14 | 57% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,668
- Undergraduates
- 2,292
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,129
- Part-time undergraduates
- 163
- Graduate students
- 376
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 7%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
| Women | 58% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 73% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Race unknown | 9% |
| International | 5% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA, 16546
- County
- Erie County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.