At a glance
Average net price
$19,444
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.2%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
2,191
In-state tuition
$45,770
Out-of-state tuition
$45,770
Cost of attendance
$59,557
Median earnings (10y)
$47,452
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (23%), health (18%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM13%
- Health18%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services23%
- Health professions18.4%~404 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.6%~363 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~276 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Military tech10.2%~223 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~162 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~144 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science5.0%~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.7%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.1%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.1%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.9%~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.6%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.2%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 145 | $44,851 | $25,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 142 | $50,420 | $36,000 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Master's | 91 | $68,154 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 78 | $39,056 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 65 | $25,610 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $20,511 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 57 | $94,851 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 45 | $33,341 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | $19,961 | $26,000 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $26,950 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 30 | $31,378 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $41,743 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 29 | $39,580 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $26,000 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $26,000 |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 23 | $18,707 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 22 | $37,396 | $28,332 |
| Anthropology. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $39,104 | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $45,660 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $26,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 19 | $33,553 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 17 | — | $12,547 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 15 | $31,732 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst University is a mid-sized institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,191 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Mercyhurst University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,444 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $45,770 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $59,557 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,452 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Mercyhurst University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (23% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Mercyhurst University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Erie, Pennsylvania (city), Mercyhurst University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Mercyhurst University
Q.How much does Mercyhurst University cost?
The average net price at Mercyhurst University is $19,444 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $59,557.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Mercyhurst University?
Mercyhurst University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Mercyhurst University?
Mercyhurst University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Mercyhurst University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Mercyhurst University graduate earns $47,452 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Mercyhurst University?
Published tuition is $45,770 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Mercyhurst University located?
Mercyhurst University is located in Erie, Pennsylvania (ZIP 16546).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Mercyhurst University at their official website.