Campus Vibe
Urban
Known for health sciences
Mercyhurst University is a private institution in Erie with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,452 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,263.
Established
1926
Motto
Latin: Carpe diem
Mascot
Luke the Laker
Type
Private university
Conference
Northeast Conference for most of their D1 sports since the 2024/2025 season
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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83%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,217Students
15:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$47,452Earnings 10yr
$27,263Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$44,510
Room & Board$14,274
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$57,948
Average Net Price$27,263
Median Debt at Graduation$25,305
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$23,981
$30–48K$20,609
$48–75K$25,101
$75–110K$28,250
$110K+$31,992
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$27,263
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (106)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,217
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 6%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate58.7%
Freshman Retention77.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,565
8 Years$45,273
10 Years$47,452
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,500
Men
$49,600
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from PA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
115 mi(199 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
295 mi(511 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
328 mi(569 min)