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Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA mercyhurst.edu 2,217 students

Mercyhurst University's campus is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, offering a blend of suburban tranquility and city access. The university's academic focus is broad, with particular strengths in areas like intelligence studies and hospitality management. Rooted in Catholic tradition, Mercyhurst fosters a community-oriented atmosphere. Its proximity to Lake Erie provides recreational opportunities and a unique regional context.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,476
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$44,510
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Mercyhurst University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 67% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $25,986, roughly 42% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $23,981 $95,924
$30K – $48K $20,609 $82,436
$48K – $75K $25,101 $100,404
$75K – $110K $28,250 $113,000
$110K+ $31,992 $127,968
Sticker price (no aid) $44,510 $178,040
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Mercyhurst University

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
63
$49,251/yr Very High 3.2x
Nursing Compare across schools →
61
$64,519/yr High 2.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
53
$47,215/yr High 2.5x
Intelligence & Security Operations Compare across schools →
46
$52,211/yr High 3.5x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
41
$38,557/yr Moderate 1.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
41
$33,783/yr Very High 2.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →
37
$34,711/yr Very High 2.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
36
$46,636/yr High 1.8x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
35
$34,675/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
34
$29,167/yr High 3.2x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →
33
$29,078/yr High 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
27
$31,868/yr High 1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
25
$32,729/yr High 1.9x
Design Compare across schools →
23
$28,267/yr High 2.3x