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Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

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Overview

Mercyhurst University is a University institution located in Erie, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA  16546
United States
Contact Mr. Christian Beyer
Director, UG Admissions
Email: cbeyer@mercyhurst.edu
Phone: 814-824-2000

Majors & Degrees

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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
Russian Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,542
Applied
3,126
Accepted
2,446
Enrolled
88%
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Female Admissions

2,080
Females Applied
1,870
Females Accepted
90%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,462
Males Applied
1,256
Males Accepted
86%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
Required for some programs One recommendation
Recommended Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported November 1st Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

42,840
Private
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Fees

2,930
Full-time student fees
12,958
Room & board
5,830
Room only

Financial Aid

33,680
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,908
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
43,664
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,228
Avg. Loan Aid
22,101
Avg. Grant Aid
14,130
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
44%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,446
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
48%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 4.77%
Black or African American 5.24%
White or Caucasian 76.64%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.93%
Two or more races 0.59%
Other 7.1%

Gender

Male (40.15%)
Female (59.85%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 68%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus-wide camera system

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 2 Checkmark
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Bowling No No No
Crew No Division 2 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Golf No Division 2 Checkmark
Ice Hockey No Division 1 Checkmark
Lacrosse No Division 2 Checkmark
Skiing (cross-country) Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer No Division 2 Checkmark
Softball No No No
Tennis No Division 2 Checkmark
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Water Polo No Division 2 Checkmark
Wrestling No Division 2 Checkmark
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Bowling No Division 2 Checkmark
Crew No Division 2 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 2 Checkmark
Field Hockey No Division 2 Checkmark
Football No No No
Golf No Division 2 Checkmark
Ice Hockey No Division 1 Checkmark
Lacrosse No Division 2 Checkmark
Skiing (cross-country) Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer No Division 2 Checkmark
Softball No Division 2 Checkmark
Tennis No Division 2 Checkmark
Volleyball Checkmark Division 2 Checkmark
Water Polo No Division 2 Checkmark
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

98
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 89
Part-time - 9
Male - 112
Female - 119
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