Mercyhurst University is a comprehensive, liberal arts university located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1926, Mercyhurst is a Catholic university committed to the tradition of providing a high-quality education grounded in the liberal arts and open to all faiths. The university is dedicated to the development of the whole person, emphasizing moral, spiritual, and intellectual values that shape a global perspective and prepare students for leadership and service in a diverse, interconnected world. Mercyhurst offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, as well as graduate and professional programs. The university offers an array of student activities, study abroad opportunities, and internships designed to provide a broad range of educational and cultural experiences. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students have access to the expertise and resources of Mercyhurst’s gifted faculty. Mercyhurst’s commitment to providing a quality education at an affordable price makes it a great value.
- Address: 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 00001-6546
- Phone: (814) 824-2000
- Website: www.mercyhurst.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,790
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $41,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $10,450 |
| Other | $2,061 |
| Total Cost | $55,061 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Intelligence, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Marketing, Other
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 81%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 5%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 96%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 1%
Student Residence
- In-State: 50%
- Out-of-State: 50%
- Unknown: 0%