Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst University is a Private, 4 years school located in Erie, PA. It offers 140 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1931 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,801 students attended Mercyhurst University in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 127 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 84 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 352 (full-time) and 139 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mercyhurst University is 63% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,801 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Number of Faculty | 211 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Mercyhurst University is $44,510
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
95% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $29,009 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $44,510 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $29,009 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Mercyhurst University offers 3 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 39 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 39 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Mercyhurst University are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 39 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 32 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 7 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 32 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 32 |
| Total | 32 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 7 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,801 students have enrolled into Mercyhurst University. By gender, 1,124 male and 1,677 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,083 White (74.37%), 135 Black/African American (4.82%), 127 Hispanic (4.53%), 27 Asian (0.96%), and 555 students with other races. 136 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,801 | 1,124 | 1,677 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Asian | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| Black/African American | 135 | 62 | 73 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 54 | 73 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 2,083 | 812 | 1,271 |
| Two More | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 268 | 99 | 169 |
| Non-resident Alien | 136 | 76 | 60 |
Directory Information
- 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA
- 814-824-2000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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