Mercyhurst University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,580

2.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,962

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.2%

3,500 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,668

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.7%

380 Graduates

About

Mercyhurst University is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mercyhurst University were Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (6 degrees).

In 2023, 847 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercyhurst University. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (679 degrees), 13.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst University is $41,580, which is $17,005 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercyhurst University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,024 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst University is $41,580, which is $17,005 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,962.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Mercyhurst University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,580

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mercyhurst University was $41,580. The cost of tuition at Mercyhurst University is $17,005 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mercyhurst University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,962

2023 Value

8.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mercyhurst University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,962. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mercyhurst University grew by 8.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercyhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,548

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercyhurst University was of $12,548 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.34% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mercyhurst University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercyhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercyhurst University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1024 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mercyhurst University received 3,500 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.45% annual growth. Out of those 3,500 applicants, 2,913 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,668 students enrolled at Mercyhurst University in 2023.

Mercyhurst University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,913

Accepted Out of 3,500

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University was 83.2% (2,913 admissions from 3,500 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.45%, while admissions declined by 0.24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Mercyhurst University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mercyhurst University had a total enrollment of 2,668 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mercyhurst University is 2,402 students and the part-time enrollment is 266. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Mercyhurst University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercyhurst University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.8% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.6% Two or More Races, 0.337% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mercyhurst University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (31.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercyhurst University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,668 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercyhurst University is 2,402 and the part-time enrollment is 266. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Mercyhurst University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercyhurst University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercyhurst University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Mercyhurst University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercyhurst University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,941 enrolled students
Black or African American
147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercyhurst University is 72.8% White, 5.51% Black or African American, 4.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.6% Two or More Races, 0.337% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.075% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 233 students (8.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 191 more women than men received degrees from Mercyhurst University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercyhurst University is white (679 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mercyhurst University is Registered Nursing (74 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercyhurst University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (115 degrees awarded), Protective Services (93 degrees), and History (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,588,845 people), Secondary school teachers (565,329 people), Education administrators (295,120 people), Other managers (266,538 people), and Special education teachers (211,422 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (115 degrees awarded), Protective Services (93 degrees), History (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University are Applied Sciences (115 degrees awarded), Protective Services (93 degrees), History (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,006,698 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (647,420 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (560,104 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (417,283 people), and Offices of physicians (240,563 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercyhurst University.

Most Common (2023)

General Intelligence
59 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
30 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mercyhurst University was General Intelligence with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mercyhurst University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

328

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

519

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 328 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University, which is 0.632 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (519).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercyhurst University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University in General Intelligence, which is 0.797 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Mercyhurst University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mercyhurst University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.89% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
679 degrees awarded
Black or African American
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercyhurst University is white (679 degrees awarded). There were 13.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (49 degrees).

3.78% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
426 degrees awarded
White Male
253 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercyhurst University is white female (426 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (253 degrees).

Operations

Mercyhurst University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 486k (1.45%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Mercyhurst University had a total salary expenditure of 93.2M. Mercyhurst University employs 54 Assistant professors, 31 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Mercyhurst University are Female Assistant professor (28), Male Assistant professor (26), and Male Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercyhurst University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 74 employees, Management, with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$33.4M

2023 Endowment

3.29%

decline from 2022

Mercyhurst University has an endowment valued at about $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercyhurst University declined 3.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mercyhurst University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14.1M - Federal
$1.18M - State
$336k - Local

As of 2023, Mercyhurst University received $14.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.18M from state grants and contracts, and $336k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2023 Salaries

0.706%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Mercyhurst University paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, which represents 30.7% of their overall expenditure ($93.2M) and a 0.706% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.21% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.22% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.8M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mercyhurst University paid a total of $8.8M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercyhurst University were Assistant professor with 54 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercyhurst University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees, Management with 69 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercyhurst University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Male Professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mercyhurst University.

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