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
Address501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
Phone814-824-2000
WEBwww.mercyhurst.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.mercyhurst.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.mercyhurst.edu/
Financial Aidwww.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/costs-financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://mercyhurst.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.mercyhurst.edu/veterans
Athleticwww.hurstathletics.com/news/2013/1/31/GEN_0131134507.aspx?path=wcross
Disability Servicewww.mercyhurst.edu/academics/autism-initiative-mercyhurst
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University is 80.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.73%.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate80.55 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)18.73 %

Tuition & Fees

Mercyhurst's 2024 tuition & fees is $44,510 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.42% compared to the last year's rate ($43,460).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $15,193. The graduate tuition decreased by -13.75% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$44,510
Graduate Tuition & Fees$15,193
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,801 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 181 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mercyhurst has 2,446 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 355 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,801
Undergraduate Students2,446
Graduate Students355
Online Enrollment181

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Mercyhurst offers 140 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mercyhurst
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs140 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
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