Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA • privateDII | Northeast Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,534 • Total: 2,965
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,071 (42.3%) • Female: 1,463 (57.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 35 1.4%
Black/African American 139 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 133 5.2%
White 1,774 70.0%
Two or More Races 15 0.6%
International 128 5.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
83.2%
2,913 admitted from 3,500 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
75.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$54,030
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $41,580
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$11,250
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $23,981
$30,001-48,000 $20,609
$48,001-75,000 $25,101
$75,001-110,000 $28,250
$110,001+ $31,992
Students Receiving Pell Grants
94%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$26,962

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Northeast Conference
Men's Sports (12)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (14)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Other Sports Rowing Soccer
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