Mercyhurst College
501 E 38th St
Erie PA 16546
(814) 824-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
4,256 (4,013 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Trimester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
84% / 16%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
91% / 9%
- In-State / Out-of-State
52% / 48%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$24,351
- Room & Board$8,607
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,174
- Students Admitted
2,236
(70%)
- Students Enrolled643
(20%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Office Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics 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/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
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Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Personal and culinary services
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Physical Anthropology
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious Education
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Visual and performing arts
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Dance, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,174
- Students Admitted
2,236
(70%)
- Students Enrolled643
(20%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class18%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class73%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-570
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$24,351
- Room & Board$8,607
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants33%$4,041
- Pell Grants33%$2,885
- Other Federal Grants18%$2,275
- State & Local Grants33%$3,703
- Institutional Grants95%$9,397
- Federal Loans73%$4,601
- Non-Federal Loans13%$10,444
Questions, Answers and Advice
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