Mercyhurst University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3290 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #951 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #882 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #62 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 4 | In Erie |
| #488 of 1,024 | For Genealogy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,378
- Graduates
- 326
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 2,936 | 1,257 | 1,679 |
| Admissions | 2,538 | 1,051 | 1,487 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 591 | 239 | 352 |
375 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2162 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 155 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 115 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 110 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (3%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,415 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,744 |
| $48-75K | $22,439 |
| $75-110K | $24,720 |
| $110K+ | $26,965 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,500 | $15,570 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,500 | $15,570 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,500 | $15,570 |
| Fee in-district | $2,670 | $460 |
| Fee in-state | $2,670 | $460 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,670 | $460 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,880 |
| Room charge | $6,420 |
| Meal charge | $6,460 |
Mercyhurst University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, General | 68 | 29 |
| Organizational Leadership | 33 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | |
| Physician Assistant | 27 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |
| Public Health, General | 24 | |
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 23 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 21 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 17 | |
| Dance, General | 16 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |
| Finance, General | 14 | |
| Interior Design | 14 | |
| Marketing, Other | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 13 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 11 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 9 | |
| Social Work | 8 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | |
| Anthropology | 6 | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | |
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Archeology | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Education, Other | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Sociology | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 526 | 147 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 15 |
| 1991 | 2 | 31 |
| 1992 | 4 | 24 |
| 1993 | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 | 1 | 19 |
| 1995 | 2 | 24 |
| 1996 | 8 | 33 |
| 1997 | 10 | 37 |
| 1998 | 7 | 76 |
| 1999 | 6 | 72 |
| 2000 | 6 | 96 |
| 2001 | 4 | 81 |
| 2002 | 12 | 131 |
| 2003 | 9 | 118 |
| 2004 | 8 | 142 |
| 2005 | 18 | 153 |
| 2006 | 6 | 196 |
| 2007 | 9 | 171 |
| 2008 | 15 | 223 |
| 2009 | 22 | 257 |
| 2010 | 18 | 363 |
| 2011 | 16 | 360 |
| 2012 | 27 | 474 |
| 2013 | 20 | 460 |
| 2014 | 39 | 529 |
| 2015 | 37 | 570 |
| 2016 | 68 | 662 |
| 2017 | 34 | 689 |
| 2018 | 16 | 706 |
| 2019 | 17 | 636 |
| 2020 | 23 | 879 |
Notable 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 to win the title. His victory over Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
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Luke Ravenstahl
- Occupations
- politicianAmerican football player
- Biography
-
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
-
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 plays for the Canada women's national ice hockey team and is a gold (3) and silver medallist at the Winter Olympics of 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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John Deasy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Deasy is a former Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Waterford constituency from 2002 to 2020.
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Justin Shouse
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Justin Christopher Shouse is an American-Icelandic basketball coach and former player. He won the Icelandic Cup four times and was named the Cup Finals MVP in 2015. He was named the Úrvalsdeild Foreign Player of the year in 2010 and, after becoming a naturalized Icelandic citizen, he was named the Úrvalsdeild Domestic Player of the year in 2012 and 2013. He retired in 2017 as the Úrvalsdeild's all time leader in assists.
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Polly Bukta
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Polly Bukta is the Iowa State Representative from the 26th District and is the Speaker Pro Tempore. She has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1997. She received her BS from Mercyhurst University.
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 | 463 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 501 E 38th St Erie, Pennsylvania, 16546 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 101,000 |
| Phone | 8148242000 |
| Fax | +1 (814) 824 2071 |