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Mercyhurst University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546

(814) 824-2000

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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

Religious Affiliation

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Kathleen A. Getz (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 21%
Business 17%
Protective Services 14%
Visual/Performing Arts 7%
Education 6%
Biology 6%
Computer Science 5%
Psychology 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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)

Contact Information

Phone: (814) 824-2000

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Admissions: Apply Now

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