Mercyhurst University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3365 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #949 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #881 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 4 | In Erie |
| #422 of 1,000 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 2,446
- Graduates
- 355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mercyhurst University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 80% | 81% |
| Applicants | 3,625 | 1,479 | 2,146 |
| Admissions | 2,920 | 1,181 | 1,739 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 545 | 216 | 329 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
181 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2083 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 268 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 136 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 135 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 127 (5%) |
| Asian | 27 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 14 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercyhurst University is $24,935 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,668 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,338 |
| $48-75K | $19,112 |
| $75-110K | $24,611 |
| $110K+ | $28,955 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,530 | $16,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,530 | $16,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,530 | $16,650 |
| Fee in-district | $2,930 | $966 |
| Fee in-state | $2,930 | $966 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,930 | $966 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,295 |
| Room charge | $6,375 |
| Meal charge | $6,920 |
Mercyhurst University majors
Mercyhurst University has granted 549 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs and 222 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercyhurst University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, General | 86 | 37 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 68 | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | 35 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 45 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 21 | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 29 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 28 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | 11 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 19 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 14 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | 11 | |
| Nursing Administration | 14 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Dance, General | 11 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | 7 | |
| Interior Design | 1 | 9 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | ||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 10 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Education, Other | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Insurance | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 111 | 549 | 222 |
Mercyhurst University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercyhurst University has published 693 scientific papers with 9,102 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Law, Computer Science, History, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 | 15 |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 |
| 1996 | 7 | 27 |
| 1997 | 13 | 25 |
| 1998 | 10 | 39 |
| 1999 | 12 | 51 |
| 2000 | 9 | 45 |
| 2001 | 6 | 43 |
| 2002 | 13 | 67 |
| 2003 | 8 | 55 |
| 2004 | 11 | 80 |
| 2005 | 25 | 95 |
| 2006 | 12 | 116 |
| 2007 | 11 | 104 |
| 2008 | 23 | 134 |
| 2009 | 23 | 152 |
| 2010 | 23 | 248 |
| 2011 | 19 | 244 |
| 2012 | 32 | 341 |
| 2013 | 28 | 334 |
| 2014 | 42 | 406 |
| 2015 | 43 | 450 |
| 2016 | 66 | 515 |
| 2017 | 37 | 616 |
| 2018 | 28 | 731 |
| 2019 | 28 | 660 |
| 2020 | 27 | 885 |
| 2021 | 19 | 839 |
| 2022 | 26 | 727 |
| 2023 | 24 | 774 |
Mercyhurst University alumni
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Buster Douglas
- Occupations
- boxer
- Biography
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James "Buster" Douglas is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1981 and 1999. He reigned as undisputed world heavyweight champion in 1990 after knocking out Mike Tyson to win the title, handing the undefeated Tyson his first ever loss. He also defeated heavyweight world champions Oliver McCall, Trevor Berbick, and Greg Page.
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Luke Ravenstahl
- Occupations
- player of American footballpolitician
- Biography
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Luke Robert Ravenstahl is an American politician who served as the 59th Mayor of Pittsburgh from 2006 until 2014. A Democrat, he became the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh's history in September 2006 at the age of 26. He was among the youngest mayors of a major city in American history.
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Meghan Agosta
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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Meghan Christina Agosta is a Canadian women's ice hockey forward, who last played for the Montreal Stars of the Canadian Women's Hockey League. Agosta played for the Canada women's national ice hockey team and is a gold (3) and silver medallist from the 2006 Turin, 2010 Vancouver, 2014 Sochi, and 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Agosta was named MVP of the Women's Hockey Tournament. She is a multi-medallist at the Women's World Championships with two gold medals and six silvers.
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Dan Altavilla
- Occupations
- professional baseball player
- Biography
-
Daniel Altavilla is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.
General info
| Alternative names | MU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Motto | Carpe Diem Seize the day |
| Colors | blue, green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 473 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 501 E 38th St Erie, Pennsylvania, 16546 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 8148242000 |