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Mercyhurst University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
81%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹42,99,267Out-of-state
Students
2,191Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Mercyhurst University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.

Admissions planning estimate

81% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 46%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.23%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.2% (2,913/3,500; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

81 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,567
Offered a place 2,890
Enrolled 540

18.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1070-1290
4001600
ACT composite21-29
136

What a year costs

₹57,77,757 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹42,99,267
  • Housing₹13,65,771
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹57,77,757
After aid (average) ₹18,26,414

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹42,99,267
Out-of-state ₹42,99,267

Average aid awarded: ₹27,22,525 a year.

Outcomes and support

79.8%
Retention
60.2%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
45%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 73.4%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic 5.6%
Unknown 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Multiracial 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Associate
  • Certificate
  • Terminal

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Archeologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Insurancebachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.02%
Total Applicants3567
Admitted Applicants2890
Enrolled Applicants540
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1290
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹42,99,267
Out-of-State Tuition₹42,99,267
Average Housing Cost₹13,65,771
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹18,26,414
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,22,525
Out-of-State Students45%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.39%
Asian1.55%
Hispanic5.57%
White73.39%
Multiracial0.14%
Native American0.32%
Pacific Islander0.23%
International5.98%
Unknown Race5.43%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate60.17%
Retention Rate79.79%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2191

Contact

Street Address501 E 38th St
ZIP Code16546
Phone(814) 824-2202
Websitehttps://www.mercyhurst.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/