Mercyhurst University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mercyhurst University was $25,785. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University net price calculator

$25,785

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Mercyhurst University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,785	$1,157 (4%)	$22,050	$21,153	$22,360	$26,933	$28,920
2021	$26,942	$3,337 (14%)	$23,922	$23,656	$24,488	$26,357	$30,991
2020	$23,605	$236	$19,415	$20,744	$22,439	$24,720	$26,965
2019	$23,841	$4,115 (21%)	$19,023	$20,148	$23,147	$27,024	$27,848
2018	$19,726	$1,922 (9%)	$13,807	$14,469	$16,364	$20,368	$23,444
2017	$21,648	$71	$16,835	$16,078	$19,797	$22,916	$25,083
2016	$21,577	$373 (2%)	$16,124	$16,925	$21,028	$22,896	$25,021
2015	$21,204	$452 (2%)	$17,084	$15,987	$16,928	$20,721	$18,051
2014	$20,752	--	$14,875	$16,389	$19,173	$21,750	$24,037

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mercyhurst University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$56,475	$1,414 (3%)	$42,680	$12,595	$1,200
2021	$55,061	$120	$41,350	$12,511	$1,200
2020	$54,941	$3,280 (6%)	$41,350	$12,391	$1,200
2019	$51,661	$130	$38,070	$12,391	$1,200
2018	$51,791	$2,576 (5%)	$36,320	$14,271	$1,200
2017	$49,215	$3,085 (7%)	$34,580	$13,435	$1,200
2016	$46,130	$348	$33,314	$11,616	$1,200
2015	$46,478	$1,640 (4%)	$31,485	$13,793	$1,200
2014	$44,838	$12,851 (40%)	$30,300	$13,338	$1,200
2013	$31,987	--	$29,037	-	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Mercyhurst University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,900 dormitories available to its students at $6,966 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Mercyhurst University is $774 per month.
Does Mercyhurst University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Mercyhurst University for one academic year is $6,784, which works out to $754 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Mercyhurst University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Mercyhurst University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,061

If living off-campus, with family: $2,061

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,061
How much is Mercyhurst University application fees?: Mercyhurst University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Mercyhurst University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mercyhurst University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,325	$919
For out-of-state students	$1,325	$919

Housing and Meal

Mercyhurst University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Mercyhurst University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,784	$6,966	N/A	0	1,900
2021	$6,650	$8,318	N/A	0	1,900
2020	$6,460	$6,420	N/A	0	1,900
2019	$6,460	$6,420	N/A	20	1,900
2018	$6,020	$6,190	N/A	20	1,900
2017	$5,732	$5,892	N/A	20	1,950
2016	$5,538	$6,907	N/A	20	1,900

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mercyhurst University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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