School Summary

Mercyhurst University


General Information:

Founded in 1926, Mercyhurst University is seated on 88 acres located in Erie county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 350. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA
16546
For more information call: 814 824-2000. This school has a website at https://www.mercyhurst.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://apply.mercyhurst.edu/


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $12,958.00 $12,958.00
Fees $2,930.00 $2,930.00
Total $15,888.00 $15,888.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mercyhurst.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 8% 6%
600-699 46% 38%
500-599 35% 45%
400-499 8% 8%
300-399 3% 3%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 24%
24-29 49%
18-23 26%
12-17 1%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 954
Female 1,338
Total 2,292


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,096
Female 1,572
Total 2,668

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 6%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 0%
White 75%
Other 12%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 94%
At Least 25 Years Old 6%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 56%
Out Of State 44%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 84%
Live Off Campus 16%


Christmas on Campus, Homecoming, Parent's Weekend

Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International, The Merciad (student newspaper)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 26.1103                                           Bioinformatics
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0110                                           Russian Studies
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 29.0201                                           Intelligence, General
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.0908                                           Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0301                                           Archeology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0903                                           Petroleum Technology/Technician
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 11.1005                                           Information Technology Project Management
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1902                                           Fashion Merchandising
  • 52.1402                                           Marketing Research
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 43.0102                                           Corrections
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.2305                                           Music Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.2301                                           Art Therapy/Therapist
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 52.1499                                           Marketing, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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