Mercyhurst University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,900
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Mercyhurst University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mercyhurst University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Mercyhurst University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mercyhurst University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,680

Cost of attendance at Mercyhurst University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,680

Cost of attendance at Mercyhurst University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mercyhurst University received on average $30,945 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,945

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	229	33%	$4,630	$1,060,234
Other Federal Grant	621	90%	$2,758	$1,712,837
State Grant/Scholarships	209	30%	$3,733	$780,173
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	687	100%	$27,451	$18,858,974
Total Grant & Scholarships	690	100%	$30,945	$21,351,984

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mercyhurst University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mercyhurst University students is 62.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.7%.

62.3%

asian 63.6% 7 students
African American 37.5% 30 students
white 67.5% 362 students
unknown 57.1% 12 students
hispanic 47.5% 19 students
International Students 64.1% 41 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mercyhurst University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mercyhurst University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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