| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Lakers |
Mercyhurst College, a Catholic institution in the liberal arts tradition, is a community of learning dedicated to the lifelong development of the whole person. It strives for academic distinction in each of its programs. Inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Mercy, the College holds in highest esteem the qualities of excellence, compassion, creativity, and service to others.
The College integrates its strong foundation in the arts and sciences with focused programs in career preparation, challenging students to think critically, to comprehend the richness of our global community, and to work for positive change. At Mercyhurst, students gather the knowledge, insight, skills and vision necessary to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Guided by its Catholic heritage, Mercyhurst promotes the values of truth, individual integrity, human dignity, mercy and justice.
Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia Egan, first president of Mercyhurst College. The college received its charter on October 5, 1928.
F. Ferdinand Durang was hired prominent to design the Old Main building. It modeled after the English Gothic design. The iron gates at its main entrance on 38th Street were put up in 1950.
On February 3, 1969, the board of trustees voted to make Mercyhurst a coed college.
Since its foundation, members of the Sisters of Mercy had been presidents of the college. After 1972, the college was led by lay presidents.
On March 27, 1991, Mercyhurst purchased the 100-year old Redemptorist Seminary in North East to become a branch campus.
In the past two decades, Mercyhurst has become one of the top comprehensive colleges in the North and the second largest Mercy college in America. Between its two campuses, enrollment has grown to 4,000 students, full-time faculty members number 168, the endowment has increased to more than $20 million and its budget to more than $80 million.
A $40 million program of buildings and campus renovations has changed the look of Mercyhurst during the past 20 years. Old Main remains the center of a campus that includes more than 50 structures. In fall 2002, the $7.5 million Audrey Hirt Academic Center opened on the southeast edge of campus. The building was funded largely through the college’s $22.8 million capital campaign.
In August 2005, the $5 million Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building was dedicated at Mercyhurst North East. A $1.3 million residential apartment complex opened in time for the academic year.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 56% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NJCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 19,113 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,760 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,353 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,216 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,977 | 37% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,153 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,038 | 91% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 41% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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