Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Erie, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,191 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,452. It has a Methodist affiliation.

81%

Acceptance

$19,444

Net price

2,191

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,444

Average net price

$45,770

In-state tuition

$45,770

Out-of-state tuition

$14,540

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$59,557

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

65%

Students with federal loans

$25,305

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$22,626

$30–48K

$22,429

$48–75K

$17,197

$75–110K

$21,665

$110K+

$16,748

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.8%

Health & Nursing17.0%

Criminal Justice13.6%

Biology8.7%

Education6.3%

Military Science6.3%

Computer Science5.3%

Psychology4.9%

Visual & Performing Arts4.4%

Multidisciplinary3.8%

After Graduation

$47,452

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,565

Median earnings (6 yrs)

60%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,031

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,191

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Black

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Two or more races

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