Mercyhurst University
tuition & fees
$45,770
graduate tuition & fees
$16,978
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
2,632
online students
191
Number of Programs
147
Financial Aid Amount
$30,789
Graduation Rate
60%
Mercyhurst University is a Private, 4 years college located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst ranked 47th in Pennsylvania Colleges and 18th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 2,632 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Mercyhurst's acceptance rate is 81.02% last year (undergraduate school).
Mercyhurst University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Mercyhurst University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546 |
| Phone | 814-824-2000 |
| WEB | www.mercyhurst.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://apply.mercyhurst.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-guide |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mercyhurst.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mercyhurst.edu/financial-aid/veterans |
| Athletic | www.hurstathletics.com/news/2013/1/31/GEN_0131134507.aspx?path=wcross |
| Disability Service | www.mercyhurst.edu/academics/autism-initiative-mercyhurst |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University is 81.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.35%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.02 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.35 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mercyhurst's 2025 tuition & fees is $45,770 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.83% compared to the last year's rate ($44,510).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,978. The graduate tuition increased by 11.75% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $45,770 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,978 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,632 students have enrolled at Mercyhurst (2024-2025). Among them, 191 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mercyhurst has 2,274 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 358 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,632 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,274 |
| Graduate Students | 358 |
| Online Enrollment | 191 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mercyhurst offers 147 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 147 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mercyhurst
| Number of programs | 147 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |