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Mercyhurst University Trade Programs

Mercyhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Erie, PA. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Mercyhurst University Rankings

Mercyhurst University appears in the following rankings for trade programs at the associates level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 30	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#9 of 26	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#729 of 2,250	Nationwide

Where Is Mercyhurst University?

Get in touch with Mercyhurst University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
Phone:	8148242000
Website:	www.mercyhurst.edu/
Admissions:	www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-guide

How Do I Get Into Mercyhurst University?

You can apply to Mercyhurst University online at: https://apply.mercyhurst.edu/

Mercyhurst University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mercyhurst University

This is what Mercyhurst University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mercyhurst University?

Mercyhurst University has an acceptance rate of 81%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Mercyhurst University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,620	1,255	78%
Women	1,947	1,635	84%

Can I Afford Mercyhurst University?

The average net price after aid at Mercyhurst University is $27,263. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$42,840
In-State Fees	$2,930
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,840
Out-of-State Fees	$2,930
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$45,770
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$45,770

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Mercyhurst University receive some form of financial aid (575 students).

About 93% of students at Mercyhurst University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,789 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,352.

Student Loan Debt

65% of Mercyhurst University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,462 per year.

Mercyhurst University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 468 students enrolled at Mercyhurst University, all undergraduate. Mercyhurst University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,217 undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercyhurst University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	157
Hispanic	119
White	1,569
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	128

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	305
New York	107
Ohio	67
Texas	9
Michigan	8

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

632 undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mercyhurst University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.