Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

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Acceptance Rate

83%

Enrollment

2,217

Graduation Rate

59%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,452

Retention Rate

78%

Admissions

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$44,510

Out-of-State Tuition

$44,510

Avg Net Price

$27,263

Room & Board

$14,274

Total COA

$57,948

Median Debt

$25,305

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$23,981

$30,001–48,000

$20,609

$48,001–75,000

$25,101

$75,001–110,000

$28,250

$110,001+

$31,992

Pell Grant Rate: 30%

Federal Loan Rate: 67%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$58,784

Estimated Net Price$27,263 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

59%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,452

Retention Rate

78%

Median Debt

$25,305

Top Programs

Health Professions

21.4%

Business & Marketing

17.4%

Criminal Justice

13.6%

Military Technologies

9.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.5%

Education

5.7%

Biology

5.6%

Computer Science

4.9%

Psychology

3.0%

Social Sciences

2.5%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations	77	$71,220
Biology, General	34	$62,656
Marketing	28	$60,176
Hospitality Administration/Management	26	$43,101
Psychology, General	25	$42,829
Criminal Justice and Corrections	25	$45,685
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	24	$50,828
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	22	$30,971
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	22	—
Finance and Financial Management Services	19	$60,261
Communication and Media Studies	18	$45,516
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	18	—
Dance	17	—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	16	$79,744
Public Health	16	$47,849