Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Mercyhurst University is a private institution established in 1926 with suburban setting located at Erie. It is ranked 54 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $44,510. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,446. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students at Mercyhurst College can choose from about 10 graduate programs and more than 50 bachelor’s degree programs. About 20 percent of incoming freshmen at Mercyhurst College have yet to declare a major when starting classes. However, all students must fulfill a core curriculum of more than 15 classes, so undecided students have time to figure out what to major in while they earn those required credits.Outside the classroom, Mercyhurst students can get involved in more than 85 clubs, including several Greek-letter honor societies, student government and an activities council that plans campus events.

#54 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Erie, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1926
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
2,446 Undergraduates
Website http://www.mercyhurst.edu

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$59,671
Cost of Attendance
$19,726
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $38,070
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,070
Room and Board Fees $12,750
$37,293 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

86% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$36,772 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$6,229 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $59,671
77% Students with need received Financial Aid
43.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Sr. Carolyn Herrmann Scholarships
Total Worth $18,000-$25,000
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on High school GPA, SAT or ACT test scores, class rank, and high school coursework
Requirement for maintenance Maintain CGPA of 3.0
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
University Awards
Total Worth $12,000-$18,000
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Demonstrate academic promise and the potential to positively contribute to the university's community
Requirement for maintenance Maintain CGPA of 2.5
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Awarded by coaches to students who demonstrate substantial athletic prowess and potential.
Performance Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Awarded by department faculty to music and dance applicants who demonstrate exceptional skill and an audition is required for consideration
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Students

2,446 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
62% Students graduate within 6 years