Mercyhurst University
Acceptance
81%
Tuition
$45,770
Grad Rate (4yr)
58%
Retention
80%
Earnings
$47,452
AI Overview
Mercyhurst University blends career-focused programs with a close-knit campus atmosphere in Erie, Pennsylvania. Known particularly for its intelligence studies program—one of few undergraduate options nationwide—the university attracts students who want hands-on learning and direct faculty mentorship. The campus culture balances serious academic preparation with a supportive community feel. Students who thrive here appreciate accessible professors, practical experience opportunities, and clear pathways from classroom to career in specialized fields.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$45,770
Room & Board
$14,540
Average Net Price
$19,444
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Federal Loans
65%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,305
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$47,452Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,305Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesIntelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
59 graduates
$86,597
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
10 graduates
$86,596
4 yrs after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
20 graduates
$83,812
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
14 graduates
$72,411
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
28 graduates
$65,000
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
14 graduates
$63,128
4 yrs after graduation
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
17 graduates
$61,066
4 yrs after graduation
Security Science and Technology
18 graduates
$55,665
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
30 graduates
$54,902
4 yrs after graduation
Special Education and Teaching
27 graduates
$49,638
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
69+ programsAnd 57 more programs available
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