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Mercyhurst University
Erie, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Erie, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,378
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,254
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,597
Earnings 5yr: $80,168
Debt: $25,625
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,596
Earnings 5yr: $80,293
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,812
Earnings 5yr: $75,582
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,864
Earnings 5yr: $66,261
Debt: $36,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,154
Earnings 5yr: $60,520
Debt: $25,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,187
Earnings 5yr: $68,395
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,411
Earnings 5yr: $61,660
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,000
Earnings 5yr: $74,759
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,128
Earnings 5yr: $74,593
Debt: $27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,066
Earnings 5yr: $52,001
Debt: $26,950
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,112
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,665
Earnings 5yr: $51,321
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,902
Earnings 5yr: $51,630
Debt: $26,000
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,182
Earnings 5yr: $55,196
Debt: $25,000
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,812
Earnings 5yr: $48,698
Debt: $26,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,575
Earnings 5yr: $49,819
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,399
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,638
Earnings 5yr: $49,564
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,444
In-State Tuition$45,770
Out-of-State Tuition$45,770
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
65%
Take Loans
54%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,565
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,452
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$68,604
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