Acceptance rate
81.0%
Mercyhurst University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Mercyhurst is a private university in Erie, Pennsylvania with roughly 2,800 students. It has an 81% acceptance rate and moderate selectivity. The school is strongest in Health Professions, Business, and Criminal Justice. After financial aid, the average net price is about $25,000 annually, though the 60% six-year graduation rate is below the national average.
Enrollment
2,801
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
60%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$22,626
family income
$30–48k
$22,429
family income
$48–75k
$17,197
family income
$75–110k
$21,665
family income
$110k+
$16,748
family income
31% receive Pell grants
65% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Mercyhurst University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Health Professions
18.5%
Business & Marketing
16.6%
Criminal Justice
12.6%
Military Science
10.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.4%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,452
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,565
Completion
60%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$25,305
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mercyhurst University?
Mercyhurst University has an acceptance rate of 81.0%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does Mercyhurst University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $22,626 per year, rising to $16,748 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Mercyhurst University?
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