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Overview
Mercyhurst University is a Comprehensive institution located in Erie, PA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
United States
Erie, PA 16546
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance, General |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other |
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| Marketing Research |
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| Marketing, Other |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Information Technology Project Management |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Education, General |
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| Education, Other |
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| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Petroleum Technology/technician |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy/therapist |
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| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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| Music Therapy/therapist |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Public Health, General |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| History, Other |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Military Technologies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Intelligence, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/globalization Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Archeology |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Dance, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,457
Applied
3,043
Accepted
2,470
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,966
Females Applied
1,783
Females Accepted
91%
Male Admissions
1,491
Males Applied
1,260
Males Accepted
85%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | November 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
39,750
Private
Fees
2,770
Full-time student fees
14,968
Room & board
8,318
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
26,019
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,454
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,325
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,360
Avg. Loan Aid
15,583
Avg. Grant Aid
16,089
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
50%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,470
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.65% |
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| Black or African American | 5.02% |
| White or Caucasian | 79.97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.95% |
| Asian | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 1.19% |
| Other | 2.8% |
Gender
Male (42.15%)
Female (57.85%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 68% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper)
Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus-wide camera system
campus-wide camera system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 2 | |
| Crew | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
226
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 131
Part-time - 95
Male - 118
Female - 108
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