Mercyhurst University

www.mercyhurst.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,750

3.03% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,785

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.4%

3,893 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,041

88.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.6%

392 Graduates

About

Mercyhurst University is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mercyhurst University were Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (8 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees).

In 2021, 817 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercyhurst University. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (673 degrees), 19.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst University is $39,750, which is $16,566 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst University is $39,750, which is $16,566 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,785.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Mercyhurst University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mercyhurst University was $39,750. The cost of tuition at Mercyhurst University is $16,566 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$25,785

2021 Value

4.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mercyhurst University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,785. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mercyhurst University grew by 4.29%.

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

$11,855

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercyhurst University was of $11,855 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.509% between 2020 and 2021.

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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2020, when 98% 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.

3.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mercyhurst University was 3.36%, which represents 36 out of the 1072 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 3,893 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,893 applicants, 3,207 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,041 students enrolled at Mercyhurst University in 2021.

Mercyhurst University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,207

Accepted Out of 3,893

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University was 82.4% (3,207 admissions from 3,893 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 88%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.6%, while admissions grew by 5.39%..

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.

Enrollment

Mercyhurst University had a total enrollment of 3,041 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mercyhurst University is 2,678 students and the part-time enrollment is 363. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Mercyhurst University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercyhurst University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.1% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 1.12% Asian, 0.723% Two or More Races, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0329% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mercyhurst University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (2.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercyhurst University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,041 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercyhurst University is 2,678 and the part-time enrollment is 363. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Mercyhurst University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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%

2021 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 (73%), 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 (2021)

White
2,405 enrolled students
Black or African American
140 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
131 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercyhurst University is 79.1% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 4.31% Hispanic or Latino, 1.12% Asian, 0.723% Two or More Races, 0.559% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0329% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 155 students (5.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 225 more women than men received degrees from Mercyhurst University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercyhurst University is white (673 degrees awarded). There were 19.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mercyhurst University is Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (8 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (427,746 people), Other managers (274,452 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (260,579 people), Postsecondary teachers (208,174 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (176,256 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (33 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Mercyhurst University are Applied Sciences (92 degrees awarded), Protective Services (89 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (33 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (601,036 people), Elementary & secondary schools (581,395 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (490,368 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (386,829 people), and Offices of physicians (221,490 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 (2020)

General Intelligence
77 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
34 degree-majors awarded
Other Marketing
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mercyhurst University was General Intelligence with 77 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

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

521

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University, which is 0.568 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (521).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University in General Intelligence, which is 0.804 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Mercyhurst University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 59% of students graduating from Mercyhurst University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mercyhurst University is Female and White (72.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5.36% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
673 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercyhurst University is white (673 degrees awarded). There were 19.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

2.45% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
436 degrees awarded
White Male
237 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercyhurst University is white female (436 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (237 degrees).

Operations

Mercyhurst University has an endowment valued at nearly $38.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.93M (25.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Mercyhurst University had a total salary expenditure of 92.1M. Mercyhurst University employs 68 Assistant professors, 34 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Mercyhurst University are Female Assistant professor (41), Male Assistant professor (27), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercyhurst University are: Management, with 86 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$38.5M

2021 Endowment

42.9%

growth from 2020

Mercyhurst University has an endowment valued at about $38.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercyhurst University grew 42.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.9M 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

$20.9M - Federal
$695k - State
$422k - Local

As of 2021, Mercyhurst University received $20.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $695k from state grants and contracts, and $422k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.5M

2021 Salaries

5.22%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Mercyhurst University paid a median of $29.5M in salaries, which represents 32% of their overall expenditure ($92.1M) and a 5.22% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.83M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mercyhurst University paid a total of $9.83M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercyhurst University were Assistant professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 34 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercyhurst University were Management with 86 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercyhurst University was Female Assistant professor with 41 employees, Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Associate professor with 19 employees.

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