Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
2,470
Students
26,019
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
75%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business, Management, And Marketing Related |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Marketing Research |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Petroleum Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| History Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Military Technologies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Intelligence |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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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 |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dance |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,254
Applied
2,448
Accepted
2,470
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,814
Females Applied
1,404
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
1,440
Males Applied
1,044
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.36
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | November 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
35,400
Fees
2,670
Full-time student fees
12,880
Room & board
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 |
Adults 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
9%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.97% |
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| Black or African American | 5.59% |
| White or Caucasian | 70.89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.05% |
| Asian | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Other | 7.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
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