Mercyhurst University
PrivateErie, PA
Mercyhurst University, in Erie, PA, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,191 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 81% of applicants. Among reported majors, Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $86,597/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate?
Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Mercyhurst University cost?
Mercyhurst University's total cost of attendance is reported at $59,557 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Mercyhurst University require students to live on campus?
No -- Mercyhurst University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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