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The main campus of Mercyhurst College is in Erie, Pennsylvania (a medium-sized city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Mercyhurst College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Mercyhurst College students most commonly major in a field related to hospitality, drama and performing arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 490 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Mercyhurst College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 4,120 enrolled students.
Mercyhurst College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Mercyhurst College belong to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Mercyhurst College
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16546
General Phone: (814) 824-2000
Admissions Phone: (814) 824-2202
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 824-2288
http://www.mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 173 | elementary school teaching, special ed, music teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, art education, biology teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Business And Management | 154 | business management, accounting, business administration, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 128 | international studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, English, foreign language and literature, history, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 118 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 116 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Hospitality | 50 | hospitality management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology, art therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Science | 25 | biology, geology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | health service and sciences, medical coding |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy, religious education |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercyhurst College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 558 | 48 |
| Associate's degree | 174 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 49 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 47 | 2 |
In 2005, Mercyhurst College had a total enrollment of 4,120 students (3,762 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 58% |
| Ohio | 16% |
| New York | 13% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Mercyhurst College offers campus housing for 2,122 of its 3,762 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,711 | 2,121 | 78% | 699 | 33% |
| Men | 1,106 | 808 | 73% | 293 | 36% |
| Women | 1,605 | 1,313 | 82% | 406 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 824-2202
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,113 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,113 |
| Room and board | $ 7,074 |
| Room charge | $ 3,576 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,498 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mercyhurst College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 824-2288
Mercyhurst College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $42,286 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $42,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $64,559 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $54,013 | 13 | $52,135 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $45,696 | 29 | $43,451 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $35,843 | 21 | $36,307 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $48,274 | 65 | $43,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 226 | 168 | 394 |
| Football | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 129 | 146 | 275 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Physical Anthropology
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mercyhurst College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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