Mercyhurst College

Mercyhurst College is an accredited, four-year, Catholic, comprehensive college located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926. The campus consists of over 15 buildings that are spread across an area of 74 acres. The College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors with over 65 concentrations. It also offers adult programs and six graduate programs. Degrees range from Graduate Certificates and Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, to Associate of Science and Masters of Sciences.

Mercyhurst College is home to more than 85 registered clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The College has been consistently ranked among the top 20 comprehensive colleges in the North by U.S. News & World ‘Best American Colleges’ category.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in hospitality and security and law enforcement.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,253 in 2007-2008 (3,807 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mercyhurst College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Mercyhurst College provides on-campus housing for 2,141 of its 3,807 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 210 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 128 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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