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Mercyhurst University

Erie, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,565

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$44,510

At a Glance

Total Students

2,217

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

67%

Median Debt

$25,305

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Mercyhurst University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,217 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 83.2% and a graduation rate of 61.2%. The retention rate is 77.6%. The median debt for students is $25,305, and 67.4% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Mercyhurst University is $44,510. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $39,521. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,565, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,452.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 72% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Mercyhurst University graduates earn a median of $39,521. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $39,565, and ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,452. The median debt for Mercyhurst graduates is $25,305. A majority of students, 67.4%, receive financial aid.

Mercyhurst University has an acceptance rate of 83.2% and a graduation rate of 61.2%. The retention rate is 77.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $44,510. The total student population is 2,217.

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Campus Location

Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA 16546

Mercyhurst University is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercyhurst University has an acceptance rate of 83.2%.