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  • ERIE, PA
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Mercyhurst University

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      C+
    Mercyhurst is a private, Catholic university located in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,296 undergraduate students. The Mercyhurst acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Nursing, Intelligence, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 71% of students, Mercyhurst alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,800.
    mercyhurst.edu
    501 E 38TH ST
    ERIE, PA 16546
    About Mercyhurst...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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    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
    Application Website
    go.mercyhurst.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,942 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $29,937 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      91 Graduates
    • Intelligence
      65 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      60 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      35 Graduates
    • Biology
      33 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      24 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      22 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      21 Graduates
    • Forensic Science and Technology
      18 Graduates
    • Business
      17 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      26%
    • On Campus
      74%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,296 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    74
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    32%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    88%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,300 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    71%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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