- 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
Address
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
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
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Cost
Net Price
$19,726/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,266/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
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
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.73 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.73 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Intelligence
53 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
31 GraduatesBiology
28 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
25 GraduatesAccounting
22 GraduatesPublic Health
21 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
20 GraduatesPsychology
19 GraduatesFashion and Apparel Merchandising
17 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
17 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,373Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
79
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
- 83%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.64 responses
Poll
- 49%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.90 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 78%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.41 responses
Mercyhurst University Reviews
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There is always something to do here at Mercyhurst. The student council holds events every Friday and Saturday for students, so weekends are not just filled with homework. We have a bunch of clubs ranging from ice skating to an LGBT+ club. The theater program holds plays every couple of months and are a great time. From a graphic design major's perspective, the teachers here are excellent. They know how to get students jobs, which is excellent considering most art teachers only teach students the skills, but not how to apply those skills. The campus is beautiful, which is a major plus. One downside to Mercyhurst is the president makes plans without student input.
A great school in that they have great ideas on how to keep students entertained, happy, and engaged. They are highly involved with the students and put on as many free programs/activities as they can. There are tons of giveaways and Hurst Day is a fantastic way to keep students motivated. Downside to all of these great ideas is that sometimes there’s no communication and the way that the school goes about things could be seen as wrong.
The school is great in the sense that they are upgrading all of the facilities, the campus is absolutely beautiful, and the surrounding areas are very safe. The downtown nightlife is great and has a lot of options if you are 21, as well as plenty of options for those who are not 21, as well. There are a lot of good places to eat off-campus that are close, within walking distance, and some that are only a 10 minute drive. The cost of living is cheap to where you can go bowling for two hours (unlimited, w/shoe rental) for 10$ or to the movies for 5$.
The school is great in the sense that they are upgrading all of the facilities, the campus is absolutely beautiful, and the surrounding areas are very safe. The downtown nightlife is great and has a lot of options if you are 21, as well as plenty of options for those who are not 21, as well. There are a lot of good places to eat off-campus that are close, within walking distance, and some that are only a 10 minute drive. The cost of living is cheap to where you can go bowling for two hours (unlimited, w/shoe rental) for 10$ or to the movies for 5$.
The class sizes are small and the faculty really cares about the students. Most of the students here are serious about their education and there is not much partying, not to mention the non-existent Greek life. It's in close proximity to many attractions in Erie such as three huge hospitals for potential field work, a huge mall, presque isle state park and the lake, and many shops and restaurants in Erie, along with several performance venues. There is no shortage of things to do. There are vegan and dietary need options but there are not many, they are improving.