What Mercyhurst costs
Mercyhurst University charges $45,770 a year in published tuition and fees, about $22,885 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $59,557 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $23,666 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Mercyhurst
For fall 2024, Mercyhurst University received 3,567 applications and admitted 2,890 students, and 588 enrolled as first-years.
What Mercyhurst students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Mercyhurst University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Intelligence | 59 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance | 29 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 22 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 21 |
| Education / Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 20 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Interior Design | 15 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Mercyhurst
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania: about 2 miles away
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, Erie, Pennsylvania: about 3 miles away
- Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania: about 32 miles away
- SUNY at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York: about 44 miles away
Colleges like Mercyhurst
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts: 2,214 undergraduates
- Utica University, Utica, New York: 2,278 undergraduates
- Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: 1,985 undergraduates
- Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: 1,949 undergraduates
- Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts: 2,603 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate? 81.0% for fall 2024: 2,890 of 3,567 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Mercyhurst University? $45,770 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Mercyhurst University? About 2,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Mercyhurst University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercyhurst University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Mercyhurst University