Outcomes at Mercyhurst
Graduation Rate
63.33%
Transfer-out Rate
25.11%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at Mercyhurst University is 63.33% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 570 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 900 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.11%.
The transfer-out rate is 25.11% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Mercyhurst University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Mercyhurst University. 570 students have completed and 226 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 102 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 900 | 721 | 179 |
| Completers | 570 (63.33%) | 491 | 79 |
| Transfer-out | 226 (25.11%) | 180 | 46 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.22%) | 2 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 102 (11.33%) | 48 | 54 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 441 students have completed in 4 years and additional 31 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 441 (61.17%) |
171 (53.27%) |
270 (67.50%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 31 (4.30%) |
15 (4.67%) |
16 (4.00%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 15 (2.08%) |
6 (1.87%) |
9 (2.25%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.33% (570/900) | 55.69% (235/422) | 70.08% (335/478) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 77.78% (7/9) | 33.33% (1/3) | 100.00% (6/6) |
| Asian | 64.29% (9/14) | 50.00% (3/6) | 75.00% (6/8) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36.05% (31/86) | 31.48% (17/54) | 43.75% (14/32) |
| Hispanic | 61.70% (29/47) | 62.50% (15/24) | 60.87% (14/23) |
| White | 65.65% (451/687) | 59.22% (183/309) | 70.90% (268/378) |
| Unknown | 63.64% (14/22) | 28.57% (2/7) | 80.00% (12/15) |