Mercyhurst University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,217
Men / Women
43% / 57%
White
72%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
International
6%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
Mixed
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Professional
19%
Business & Economics
18%
Life & Natural Sciences
16%
Arts
15%
Education
5%
Engineering, Computing & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$45,770
Est. Cost of Attendance
$59,557
10-Year ROI
$100,000
ROI Percentile
22th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-Out Rate
38%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
1,900 (1th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
209 (6th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
20%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests — Test Blind
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 193 | 29% / 71% | 3% | $55,232 | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 28 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $76,285 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $51,838 | |
| Communication Studies | |||||
| Criminal Justice | 22 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $43,857 | |
| English | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $42,280 | |
| History | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $29,566 | |
| Liberal Arts | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $37,954 | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | $61,755 | |
| Psychology | 12 — | 25% / 75% | 25% | $51,361 | |
| Religious Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Dance | 15 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $59,593 | |
| Interior Design | 15 — | 13% / 87% | 7% | $59,593 | |
| Music | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Music Theory and Composition | |||||
| Studio Art | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health Professions | 51 | 22% / 78% | 8% | $71,870 | |
| Athletic Training | |||||
| Exercise Science | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 60% | — | |
| Health Sciences | 21 — | 33% / 67% | 5% | $77,124 | |
| Nursing | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $67,613 | |
| Public Health | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $56,322 | |
| Health Administration | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art Therapy | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Therapy | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences | 113 | 65% / 35% | 5% | $75,837 | |
| Data Science | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 15 — | 13% / 87% | 0% | $52,368 | |
| Cybersecurity | 29 — | 86% / 14% | 7% | — | |
| Intelligence | 59 — | 64% / 36% | 3% | $81,804 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 27 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $50,706 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 20 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $50,706 | |
| Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | |||||
| Special Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $50,706 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker College of Business | 90 | 61% / 39% | 7% | $63,265 | |
| Accounting | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $81,932 | |
| Business | 11 — | 91% / 9% | 0% | — | |
| Business Administration | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 20% | $49,933 | |
| Event Planning | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,692 | |
| Finance | 14 — | 86% / 14% | 21% | $76,115 | |
| Hospitality Management | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $49,692 | |
| Human Resources Management | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International Business | |||||
| Management Science | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Managerial Economics | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 25% | — | |
| Marketing | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $69,791 | |
| Risk Management and Insurance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 10 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,062 |