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Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a small, private institution located in Erie, pa. Founded in 1926, Mercyhurst University offers undergraduate degrees in 106 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,367 undergraduates
cost $43,460 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mercyhurst University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.36
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mercyhurst University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Military and Protective Services
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
Biology, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Design and Applied Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,460
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,025
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,061
Cost of attendance* $60,746
Average financial aid package $33,680
Estimated cost $27,066 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,460
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,025
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,061
Cost of attendance* $60,746
Average financial aid package $33,680
Estimated cost $27,066 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mercyhurst University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,367, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

2,789

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
67%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mercyhurst University, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
phone 814-824-2000
address www.mercyhurst.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Chorus

Admission ambassadors

Amnesty international

The merciad (student newspaper)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mercyhurst University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mercyhurst University?

Mercyhurst University is located in Erie, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Mercyhurst University? 

The acceptance rate for Mercyhurst University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Mercyhurst University?

The average high school GPA for Mercyhurst University students was 3.36.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mercyhurst University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mercyhurst University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $242,984.

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