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Mercyhurst College is a four-year Catholic liberal arts college, located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The college was established in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy. Its main campus is located in Erie and covers 70 acres. The college offers more than 45 undergraduate majors with over 65 concentrations and enrolls more than 3,000 students. Mercyhurst College is organized into the following academic schools:
Mercyhurst College participates in NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II level sports and the college's sports teams are nicknamed as the Lakers. They are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
The main campus of Mercyhurst College is in Erie, PA (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 and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Mercyhurst College had 4,253 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Mercyhurst College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Mercyhurst College belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Mercyhurst College
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16546
General Phone: (814) 824-2000
http://www.mercyhurst.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 211 | international studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, anthropology, sociology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business and Management | 145 | business management, accounting, business administration, international business, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 137 | elementary school teaching, special ed, math teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, early childhood education, foreign language teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 129 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 110 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, art therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 49 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Science | 41 | biology, geology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Media | 39 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 37 | hospitality management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 31 | health service and sciences, medical coding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | dance |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy, religious education |
| Office and Administration | 5 | office management |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical transcription, medical office assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercyhurst College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 629 | 48 |
| Associate's degree | 203 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 56 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Mercyhurst College had a total enrollment of 4,253 students (3,807 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 57% |
| New York | 14% |
| Ohio | 13% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Mercyhurst College offers campus housing for 2,141 of its 3,807 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,174 | 2,236 | 70% | 643 | 29% |
| Men | 1,216 | 818 | 67% | 246 | 30% |
| Women | 1,958 | 1,418 | 72% | 397 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,286 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,286 |
| Room and board | $ 8,196 |
| Room charge | $ 4,119 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,077 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Mercyhurst College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329700)
Mercyhurst College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $48,152 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $48,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $77,098 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $58,416 | 12 | $59,829 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $51,735 | 35 | $50,127 |
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $41,500 | 27 | $42,773 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $54,875 | 77 | $49,455 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 210 | 128 | 338 |
| Football | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 118 | 112 | 230 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
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 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 ADMINISTRATION
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
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 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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