Mercyhurst University
tuition & fees
$44,510
graduate tuition & fees
$15,193
acceptance rate
83%
Student Population
2,801
online students
181
Number of Programs
145
Financial Aid Amount
$29,009
Graduation Rate
63%
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 2,801 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 83.23% 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 | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University is 83.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.60%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.23 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.60 % |
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 Students | 2,801 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,446 |
| Graduate Students | 355 |
| Online Enrollment | 181 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mercyhurst offers 145 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 145 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 | 145 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 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 | ✔ |