Mercyhurst University
- 4 Year
- ERIE, PA
CollegeGrad School
Mercyhurst University
- 4 Year
- ERIE, PA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 1,054 reviews
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Mercyhurst has taken extra precautions for the safety of our campus community and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re offering a range of virtual events and visits for you to learn about admissions, academics, campus life, and more, with in-person visits where permitted. Given the need for flexibility, we’ve also adapted some of our application procedures to facilitate ease of application. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mercyhurst University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Mercyhurst Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1160
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$26,942 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$29,937 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 66 responses62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 91 responses55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 91 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Intelligence77 Graduates
- Biology34 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities30 Graduates
- Marketing28 Graduates
- Hospitality and Tourism Management26 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies25 Graduates
- Psychology25 Graduates
- Fashion and Apparel Merchandising24 Graduates
- Nursing22 Graduates
- Finance19 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,296 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
74
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
85%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 82 responsesPoll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 108 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Mercyhurst University Reviews
Rating 3.58 out of 5 1,054 reviews
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Mercyhurst is an incredible school! With a smaller campus and student body everything is more personal and the college transition is much easier! Also, Mercyhurst's student government hosts great events every weekend for students to participate in! Overall a great school and beautiful campus.
I'm happy to say that my experience at Mercyhurst University has been very positive thus far. This university does not hold the reputation of a "party school"; you must be serious about your education and future in order to succeed here. All of the professors I had during my freshman year were very passionate, knowledgeable, and strived to help their students learn. I have nothing but praise for the scholarly aspect of Mercyhurst. As for campus food and housing, they tended to vary from slightly better to slightly worse. The quality of food really just depended on the day, and cheaper housing was, obviously, not as posh as the more expensive options. They are both minor details that did not impact my impression of the university. Something that I would like to see change is campus diversity. The majority of students at Mercyhurst University are white; I think that hosting a wider variety of identities and backgrounds on campus would help minority students feel more comfortable.
Faculty was great, funding for programs other than intel or cyber security is abysmal. Many buildings are outdated and barely handicap accessible. High turnover rate with faculty due to crappy administration and pay, faculty are also often overloaded with classes to teach. Food is mediocre. The on-campus housing is disgusting, especially considering that they require most students live on campus. The type of people that go here makes it feel like high school all over again. A very mid college experience, but at least the campus is pretty.