Mercyhurst University
tuition & fees
$43,460
graduate tuition & fees
$17,616
acceptance rate
82%
Student Population
3,041
online students
248
Number of Programs
135
Financial Aid Amount
$26,824
Graduation Rate
62%
Mercyhurst University is a Private, 4 years college located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst ranked 66th in Pennsylvania Colleges and 66th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,041 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 Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Mercyhurst's acceptance rate is 82.38% 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/undergraduate-admissions/costs-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mercyhurst.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mercyhurst.edu/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 | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University is 82.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.49%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.38 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.49 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mercyhurst's 2023 tuition & fees is $43,460 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.83% compared to the last year's rate ($42,680).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $17,616. The graduate tuition increased by 3.36% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $43,460 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,616 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 3,041 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 248 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mercyhurst has 2,641 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 400 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,041 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,641 |
| Graduate Students | 400 |
| Online Enrollment | 248 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Mercyhurst offers 135 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 135 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 | 135 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |