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Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

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Undergrad Health & Medicine

Tuition & Fees

$48,039

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,890
Declined 677
Total Received 3,567
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Enrollment

2,274

undergraduate students

358

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1926, Mercyhurst University is a private four-year university that is known for its strong programs in nursing, education, and business. It is located on an 88-acre campus in Erie, Pennsylvania—100 miles southwest of Buffalo, New York and 100 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,632
Established in 1926
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

75-acre, suburban campus in Erie (population: 97,369), 100 miles from Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh; branch campus in North East. Served by bus and train; air serves Buffalo.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA
16546

Campus Life

no
Housing available
80%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,890
Declined 677
Total Received 3,567

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$30,789

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,770
Housing $7,412
Food $7,128
Additional fees $2,269
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $63,779
Average Financial Aid - $30,789
Total with Avg. Aid $32,990

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,095,182
State $1,828,949
Institutional $35,209,307
Other external $651,811
Total $41,785,249

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 825-1926, extension 2288
F: 814 824-2300
studentfinsvcs@mercyhurst.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, ice hockey, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, figure skating, flag football, liturgical dance ensemble, martial arts/strength/conditional fitness, rugby, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
PSAC, Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Collegiate Water Polo Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Archeology yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Dance, General yes
Data Science, General yes yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language and Literature yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Insurance yes
Intelligence, General yes yes
Interior Design yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing Research yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Meeting and Event Planning yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Physical and Biological Anthropology yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sustainability Studies yes
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

2,632

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

86%

2,274
students

Female
58%
1,315

Male
42%
959

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

2,109
students

Female
57%
1,198

Male
43%
911

7%

165
students

Female
71%
117

Male
29%
48

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
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