CollegeGrad School
Mercyhurst University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Erie, PA
- 943 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC+
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Branch Campuses of Mercyhurst University
- Best
- A-Z
Mercyhurst University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
940-1160
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get Into Mercyhurst?
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Cost
Net Price
$23,841/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,395/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.66 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.83 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.83 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Intelligence
69 GraduatesBiology
34 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
34 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
31 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
27 GraduatesPublic Health
24 GraduatesBusiness
22 GraduatesAccounting
20 GraduatesFashion and Apparel Merchandising
20 GraduatesPsychology
18 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,319Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
62
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
- 84%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.74 responses
Poll
- 52%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.100 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 78%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.41 responses
Mercyhurst University Reviews
943 reviews
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I loved Mercyhurst for the community and opportunities it's provided me both in my undergraduate and graduate studies. The faculty goes above and beyond to ensure each student is meeting their personal goals. Student life has events weekly and there are so many clubs and organizations on campus that students may choose to get involved with. No matter who you are, Mercyhurst has a way of making itself Home to everyone who visits!
I have had an excellent experience at Mercyhurst University. I believe that the education that is given prepares us as students for the real world and helps us become people of benefit in society. Also, because this university has a small campus, you are able to have a better communication with your professors. Something I would change is the amount of diversity. I would love to see more students with diverse races and cultural backgrounds. Overall, it is a great university!
I love Mercyhurst! Small class sizes, real connections with (amazing) professors, real world experience--often as a freshman--in every major, and a flexible core curriculum. Student life is pretty good, always something going on so there's no reason to be bored. Housing/res life is a mix, but generally better than most schools. People might complain about the dining hall food, but it's still better than 95% of other schools! Worst part is easily the price tag, but if you can make it work (through scholarships or grants or if you have the money) it's totally worth it. So so thankful I'm here, and wouldn't change my decision for the world.