Mercyhurst University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #979 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #908 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #59 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 4 | In Erie |
| #386 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 2,274
- Graduates
- 358
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master'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% | 77% | 84% |
| Applicants | 3,567 | 1,620 | 1,947 |
| Admissions | 2,890 | 1,255 | 1,635 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 588 | 263 | 325 |
668 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
191 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 | 1881 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 213 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 180 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 159 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 138 (5%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.3%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercyhurst University is $25,946 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 | $22,626 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,429 |
| $48-75K | $17,197 |
| $75-110K | $21,665 |
| $110K+ | $16,748 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,840 | $16,578 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,840 | $16,578 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,840 | $16,578 |
| Fee in-district | $2,930 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $2,930 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,930 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,540 |
| Room charge | $7,412 |
| Meal charge | $7,128 |
Mercyhurst University majors
Mercyhurst University has granted 474 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs and 180 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercyhurst University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, General | 59 | 26 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | 13 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 38 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 22 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 20 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Dance, General | 15 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 | ||
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 10 | |
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Data Science, General | 10 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 10 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| Public Health, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 4 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Insurance | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 66 | 474 | 180 |
Mercyhurst University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 53% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercyhurst University has published 848 scientific papers with 13,292 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 24 |
| 1994 | 3 | 19 |
| 1995 | 3 | 25 |
| 1996 | 7 | 30 |
| 1997 | 13 | 33 |
| 1998 | 10 | 42 |
| 1999 | 12 | 53 |
| 2000 | 9 | 60 |
| 2001 | 7 | 45 |
| 2002 | 14 | 81 |
| 2003 | 11 | 80 |
| 2004 | 13 | 91 |
| 2005 | 24 | 116 |
| 2006 | 13 | 133 |
| 2007 | 12 | 130 |
| 2008 | 24 | 173 |
| 2009 | 24 | 174 |
| 2010 | 69 | 284 |
| 2011 | 22 | 305 |
| 2012 | 35 | 402 |
| 2013 | 38 | 409 |
| 2014 | 44 | 507 |
| 2015 | 49 | 556 |
| 2016 | 75 | 676 |
| 2017 | 36 | 797 |
| 2018 | 28 | 968 |
| 2019 | 40 | 870 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1174 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1129 |
| 2022 | 35 | 913 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1060 |
| 2024 | 28 | 904 |
| 2025 | 12 | 954 |
Mercyhurst University alumni
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Buster Douglas
- Occupations
- boxer
- Biography
-
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 defeating Mike Tyson in what is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
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Luke Ravenstahl
- Occupations
- politicianAmerican football player
- 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 three-time gold medallist from the 2006, 2010 and 2014 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 Minnesota Twins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago White Sox.
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 | 462 |
| 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 |