Mercyhurst University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

83.2%

Acceptance Rate

2,217

Undergrads

$27,263

Net Price / Year

58.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Erie, PA. The school enrolls approximately 2,632 students. With an acceptance rate of 83.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,632

Men 1,110

Women 1,522

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 29.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 80%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Admissions Data

83.2%

Acceptance Rate

3,567

Applications

588

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,567	2,890	588	81.0%
2022	3,625	2,920	547	80.6%
2020	3,457	3,043	670	88.0%
2018	3,073	1,838	644	59.8%
2016	3,254	2,448	724	75.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,263

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

29.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

58.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.	77	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	28	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	28	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	27	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	26	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	25	N/A	N/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.	25	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	25	N/A	N/A
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.	24	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	22	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	22	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	21	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	19	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	18	N/A	N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.	18	N/A	N/A
Dance.	17	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	16	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	15	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	15	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	15	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	13	N/A	N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.	12	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	12	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	11	N/A	N/A
History.	10	N/A	N/A
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.	8	N/A	N/A
Security Science and Technology.	8	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	8	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	8	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	8	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	8	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	7	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	7	N/A	N/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.	6	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	5	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	5	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	5	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	5	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.	5	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	4	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	4	N/A	N/A
Archeology.	4	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	3	N/A	N/A
Music.	3	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	3	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$17,122,705

Total Athletics Expenses

$17,222,164

Total Athletics Revenue

651

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Ice Hockey	Coed	56	$3,708,734	$3,708,734	N/A
Football	Men	108	$2,566,243	$2,566,243	N/A
Basketball	Coed	29	$1,692,233	$1,692,233	N/A
Soccer	Coed	91	$1,435,425	$1,435,425	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	93	$1,382,637	$1,382,637	N/A
Rowing	Coed	51	$1,039,839	$1,039,839	N/A
Baseball	Men	50	$596,847	$596,847	N/A
Wrestling	Men	29	$540,214	$540,214	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	34	$502,784	$502,784	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$467,665	$467,665	N/A
Softball	Women	18	$429,619	$429,619	N/A
Tennis	Coed	17	$350,402	$350,402	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	18	$311,827	$311,827	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	18	$291,086	$291,086	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$239,827	$239,827	N/A
Other Sports	Women	28	$177,629	$177,629	N/A
Bowling	Women	11	$144,740	$144,740	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	23
Fondling	9
Aggravated Assault	8
Burglary	2