Mercyhurst University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Mercyhurst University Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity19
Retention43
Graduation47
Earnings27
Diversity21
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mercyhurst University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences13%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Mercyhurst University
60%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mercyhurst University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mercyhurst University
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$275
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mercyhurst University
78%
Retention Rate
25%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 55% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 60% | 52% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 84% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 79% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 54% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mercyhurst University
93%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mercyhurst University
2,374
Undergraduates
91%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
304
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mercyhurst University, PA
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