Mercyhurst University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #953 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #885 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #58 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 4 | In Erie |
| #407 of 1,008 | For Forensic Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 2,292
- Graduates
- 376
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 79% | 87% |
| Applicants | 3,500 | 1,592 | 1,908 |
| Admissions | 2,913 | 1,262 | 1,651 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 571 | 244 | 327 |
165 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 | 1941 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 233 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 154 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 147 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 130 (5%) |
| Asian | 36 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercyhurst University is $26,962 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 | $23,981 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,609 |
| $48-75K | $25,101 |
| $75-110K | $28,250 |
| $110K+ | $31,992 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,580 | $14,763 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,580 | $14,763 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,580 | $14,763 |
| Fee in-district | $2,930 | $430 |
| Fee in-state | $2,930 | $430 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,930 | $430 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,274 |
| Room charge | $7,354 |
| Meal charge | $6,920 |
Mercyhurst University majors
Mercyhurst University has granted 489 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs and 204 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 | 54 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 30 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | 30 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 33 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 27 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 14 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 18 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 17 | ||
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Dance, General | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | 8 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 10 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 9 | ||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 9 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | ||
| Data Science, General | 5 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Public Health, General | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Insurance | 2 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Russian Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 97 | 489 | 204 |
Mercyhurst University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 51% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercyhurst University has published 838 scientific papers with 12,530 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 11 |
| 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 | 400 |
| 2013 | 38 | 409 |
| 2014 | 44 | 506 |
| 2015 | 49 | 555 |
| 2016 | 75 | 675 |
| 2017 | 36 | 797 |
| 2018 | 28 | 967 |
| 2019 | 40 | 870 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1173 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1126 |
| 2022 | 35 | 907 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1058 |
| 2024 | 27 | 892 |
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. He also defeated other heavyweight world champions Oliver McCall, Trevor Berbick, and Greg Page.
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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 Chicago White Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Kansas City Royals.
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 | 476 |
| 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 |