Overview

Mercyhurst University is a University institution located in Erie, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA  16546
United States

Contact Mr. Christian Beyer
Director, UG Admissions
Email: cbeyer@mercyhurst.edu
Phone: 814-824-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing Research
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology Project Management
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Music Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Intelligence, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,542

Applied

3,126

Accepted

2,446

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,080

Females Applied

1,870

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,462

Males Applied

1,256

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	November 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,580

Private

Fees

2,930

Full-time student fees

12,750

Room & board

5,830

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,019

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,454

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,325

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,360

Avg. Loan Aid

15,583

Avg. Grant Aid

16,089

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

50%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,446

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

48%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.77%
Black or African American	5.32%
White or Caucasian	76.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	0.97%
Two or more races	0.59%
Other	7.09%

Gender

Male (40.15%)

Female (59.85%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	68%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus-wide camera system

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Crew	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 2
Wrestling	No	Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	Division 2
Crew	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Field Hockey	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo	No	Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

231

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 145

Part-time - 86

Male - 112

Female - 119