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Mercyhurst University (MU)

Black Pinpoint Admissions 501 E. 38th Street | Erie, PA | 16546

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,938
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Average HS GPA
3.37

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 580

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 570

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 26

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
77/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
0
Transportation for Commuters
$0
On-Campus Room and Board
10800
Approximate Expenses per year
$41,400

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
260
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Terminal Degree
117

Gender

Women
131
Men
129
Minority
16
International
7

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

56% female44% male

Out of State

48% are out
of state52% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,680

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.49%
Asian
1.04%
Black
4.44%
Hispanic
2.13%
Caucasian
77.13%
Unknown
7.09%
International
7.69%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
68%
First-Year Students
93%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Performing Arts Center

Mercyhurst Athletic Center

Library

Student Union

Ice Rink

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Presque Isle State Park

Dobbin's Landing

Millcreek Mall

Peek and Peak Golf and Ski Resort

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Admissions 501 E 38th St Erie, PA 165460001
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800-825-1926

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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800-825-1926

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Monday-Friday, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 2:00
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconathletics@mercyhurst.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Open House (fall)

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxi, public transportation (bus), and Amtrak. The closest airoport is Erie International Airport. Mercyhurst also provides it's own shuttle!


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Exit 27: State Street Exit-take Rt. 97 North for one mile. Right at Jct 505 onto Old French Road. Continue to East 38th Street. Turn right, four blocks to Mercyhurst College, on right side.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Lakers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Lakers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Jeanette Long, Director of Learning Support Serivces
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
80
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

95%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

25%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesMay 1
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Notification DateFeb 15

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,922
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,764
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,422
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Fashion Merchandising.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Art Therapy/Therapist.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
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09 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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10 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Cognitive Science.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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17 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Religious Education.
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20 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Dance, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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