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Mercyhurst University Teaching Programs

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

Mercyhurst University Rankings

Mercyhurst University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#78 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#222 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#1022 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Mercyhurst University?

Get in touch with Mercyhurst University can be found 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

These are the things Mercyhurst University looks for in applicants:

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 admits 81%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application 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

Selectivity numbers at Mercyhurst University are broken out by gender below.

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. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need 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. 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.

Mercyhurst University Graduate Student Diversity

376 of Mercyhurst University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mercyhurst University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	18
Hispanic	16
White	284
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	29

Online Learning at Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

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

At the graduate level, 36 students took at least one online class and 191 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Mercyhurst University

These teaching majors are available at Mercyhurst University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	21	16	—	39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	1	20	—	21
Education, General	—	7	—	7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	4	—	—	4
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	1	—	1
Education, Other	1	—	—	1

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.