Mercyhurst University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
Quick Facts
2,217
Total Enrollment
83%
Acceptance Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
$39,565
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,510
In-State Tuition
$27,263
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Mercyhurst University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 501 E 38th St |
| City | Erie, PA |
| ZIP Code | 16546 |
| County | Erie County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Kathleen A. Getz (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,217 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 42% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 6.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$44,510
In-State Tuition
$44,510
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,948
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,263
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 30% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 67% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 30% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,305 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,976 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 54% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$39,565
6 Years After
$45,273
8 Years After
$47,452
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,102 | 75th percentile: $57,200
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,168
Low Income
$43,713
Middle Income
$44,738
High Income
Student Outcomes
78%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
59%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,244
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,602
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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