School Information

61.9
Total Enrollment 4,373
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Mercyhurst College

http://www.mercyhurst.edu
501 E 38th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16546
(814) 824-2000

Consistent with its Catholic identity and Mercy heritage, Mercyhurst College educates women and men in a culture where faith and reason flourish together, where the beauty and power of the liberal arts combine with an appreciation for the dignity of work and a commitment to serving others. Confident in the strength of its student-faculty bonds, the College community is inspired by the image of students whose choices, in life and work, will enable them to realize the human and spiritual values embedded in everyday realities and to exercise leadership in service toward a just world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Mercyhurst College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,765), and 75% receive loans ($7,651 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,069. Off campus it is around $8,740.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mercyhurst College is $19,239 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,990 people applied to Mercyhurst College. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (71.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (32.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 4,021 undergraduate students at Mercyhurst College, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 45.0% of the 352 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     53.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 7/1
Admissions Office Phone 814- 824-2000
Admissions Office Email ccoons@mercyhurst.edu
Admissions Office Address Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, PA 16546
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://apply.mercyhurst.edu/apply
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Mercyhurst College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Mercyhurst College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Mercyhurst College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 36
Biochemistry 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 6 47 147 24
Accounting 1 14
Business Administration and Management, General 2 32 97
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 2 24
Finance, General 0
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 1 11 28
International Business/Trade/Commerce 0 8
Office Management and Supervision 4
Communication, journalism, and related programs 31
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 5 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 5 5
Education 15 8 74 34
Art Teacher Education 0 7
Biology Teacher Education 1 1
Business Teacher Education 3 4
Chemistry Teacher Education 0 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 8 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 36
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0 3
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 1 2
Music Teacher Education 0 10
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 4 6
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 1 33
Engineering technologies/technicians
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
English language and literature/letters 19
English Language and Literature, General 19
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 28
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 28
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 5
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 79 33
Art Therapy/Therapist 7
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 26
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 63
Physical Therapist Assistant 16
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 39 13
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 39 13
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 66 79 19
International/Global Studies 66 67 19
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
Personal and culinary services
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 0
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Public administration and social service professions 6
Social Work 6
Security and protective services 23 69 9
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23 52
Forensic Science and Technology 17
Social sciences 0 26 5
Anthropology 0 8
Physical Anthropology 5
Political Science and Government, General 14
Sociology 4
Theology and religious vocations 0 0
Religious Education 0 0
Visual and performing arts 1 38
Dance, General 10
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 16
Interior Design 6
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 6
 
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