Overview

Mercyhurst University is a Comprehensive institution located in Erie, PA.

Location & Contact

Address 501 East 38th St.
Erie, PA  16546
United States

Contact Mr. Christian Beyer
Director, UG Admissions
Email: cbeyer@mercyhurst.edu
Phone: 814-824-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing Research
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology Project Management
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Music Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Intelligence, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,567

Applied

2,890

Accepted

2,274

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,947

Females Applied

1,635

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,620

Males Applied

1,255

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		560	650
SAT Math		510	630
ACT Composite		21	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,340

Private

Fees

2,930

Full-time student fees

13,288

Room & board

5,946

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Adults Employees

Financial Aid

33,680

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,908

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

43,664

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,228

Avg. Loan Aid

22,101

Avg. Grant Aid

14,130

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

44%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,274

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (42.13%)

Female (57.87%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Marching band

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rowing	No	Division 1
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 1
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rowing	No	Division 1
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Volleyball	No	Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

237

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 136

Part-time - 101

Male - 106

Female - 131