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Mercyhurst University
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  • 4 Year
  • ERIE, PA

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Mercyhurst is a private, Catholic university located in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,249 undergraduate students. The Mercyhurst acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Nursing, Intelligence, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 63% of students, Mercyhurst alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,800.

About

501 E 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16546
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Mercyhurst University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Mercyhurst Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$24,935 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$32,418 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 73 responses
61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 99 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 99 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,249 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
197
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
30%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 63 responses
  • Athlete
    29%
  • Everyone is unique
    27%
  • Personable
    24%
  • Preppy
    11%
  • Sheltered Athlete with No Real World Experiance
    5%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Stressed
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
82%
Poll
86%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 90 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 116 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 67 responses
  • Carpe Diem
    66%
  • Close-knit
    7%
  • Home away from home
    6%
  • Overpriced
    6%
  • Expensive
    4%
  • Amazing
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
63%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 43 responses

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