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Location & Contact
Address
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
United States
Erie, PA 16546
United States
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,504
Applied
2,913
Accepted
2,292
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,908
Females Applied
1,651
Females Accepted
87%
Male Admissions
1,592
Males Applied
1,262
Males Accepted
79%
Applying
3.55
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 |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 650 | ||
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 | ||
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,840
Private
Fees
2,930
Full-time student fees
12,958
Room & board
5,830
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
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
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
2,292
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.46% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.59% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.15% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 0.68% |
| Other | 6.04% |
Gender
Male (41.62%)
Female (58.38%)
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 | 84% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend
Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
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)
Student Government, chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus-wide camera system
campus-wide camera system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | Division 1 | |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
230
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 131
Part-time - 99
Male - 114
Female - 116
Mercyhurst University