Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Erie, PA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The Mercyhurst's 2024 tuition & fees is $44,510 for the academic year 2023-2024. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $29,009.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,801 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).

Mercyhurst ranked 66^th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Mercyhurst University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Mercyhurst University is $44,510. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,193.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $45,585 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,103.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$44,510
Graduate	$15,193

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$45,585
Graduate	$13,103

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Mercyhurst University is 83.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The average graduation rate is 63%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,801 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Mercyhurst Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	83.00% Acceptance Rate / 20.00% Yield
Graduation Rate »	63%
Transfer-out Rate	25%
Retention Rate	80%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »	2,801 (2,446 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$29,009

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Mercyhurst Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Mercyhurst University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mercyhurst
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No