Erie, PA
501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546
https://www.mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst University is a private, Catholic university located in Erie, PA. The acceptance rate is 60%, making it not really selective. On our overall top colleges list, it ranks #947 in the USA. It is a smaller sized institution with full-time enrollment of 2,491 undergrads. Mercyhurst's most commonly chosen major is a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence, which accounts for 13% of the student body. Additional preferred choices include Biology, which accounts for 6% of students, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies (6%). If you are interested in majoring in protective services, Mercyhurst is a great choice for you, because its protective services program is one of the best in the United States. In addition, Mercyhurst University places 12th in Pennsylvania on our best Catholic colleges list. For students paying full freight, tuition runs $39,375. Before you rule out applying due to cost constraints, be aware that the whole Mercyhurst student body gets at least some monetary aid. 68% of Mercyhurst University undergraduates end up receiving a diploma, geared up to enter the next period in their lives: work. Two years after commencement, graduates make an average wage of $32,800. After 4 more years on the job, the alumni's median annual earnings rises 22.9% to $40,300, which is 0.5% beyond the national median earnings for individuals. Many of you might also want to be aware that , Mercyhurst doesn't have early decision. Secondly, Mercyhurst offers a teacher certification program, and about 81% of first-year students continue studying the following year. Related to your savings account, be aware that 30% of undergraduates receive financial aid through state grants and the average tuition for people from households earning less than $30k a year is around $19,974. For athletics, Mercyhurst received an 8.76 and our higher education experts rated Mercyhurst an 8.5 out of 10 for its quality of student life. Regarding the campus experience, Mercyhurst offers 12 men's varsity sports. Lastly, 1/4th of graduates earn $25,900 or less six years after completing their studies and the lowest-earning 1/4th of graduates make a starting salary of $19,600 or less.
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Party Scene
7.98
Location
8.76
Dorms
8.24
Campus Food
8.5
Student Life
7.98
Safety
SAT Score
940-1160
ACT Score
21-26
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
69%
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Intelligence
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
Biology
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Public Health
Business
Accounting