Resources › For Students and Parents Mercyhurst University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Mercyhurst University. Soaptree / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated October 17, 2017 Mercyhurst University Admissions Overview: Mercyhurst has an acceptance rate of 75%. Students with good grades and strong applications are likely to be admitted to the school. To apply, students will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a writing sample. The school is test-optional. For complete instructions, including deadlines, be sure to visit Mercyhurst's website. The school has holistic admissions, so the admissions office takes many factors into account when determining a student's admissions status. Campus visits to Mercyhurst are encouraged, so students can see if the school would be a good match for them. Admissions Data (2016): Mercyhurst University Acceptance Rate: 75%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanACT Composite: - / -ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -What these ACT numbers mean Mercyhurst University Description: Mercyhurst University is a Catholic liberal arts university with its main campus located in Erie, Pennsylvania, and four smaller campuses across the state. The 75-acre urban main campus sits on the outskirts of the city of Erie, just a few miles from Lake Erie and within two hours of several major cities including Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Mercyhurst has a student faculty ratio of 14 to 1, and most classes have fewer than 25 students. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors with 67 concentrations as well as eight graduate programs. Common undergraduate majors include business management, criminal justice and public health, while special education and organizational leadership are the most popular programs within the graduate school. Students are actively involved in cultural, spiritual and recreational extracurricular activities on campus, including over 85 clubs and organizations. The Mercyhurst Lakers compete in the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The university fields 12 men's and 12 women's intercollegiate sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,784 (2,464 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female97% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $34,580Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,624Other Expenses: $1,811Total Cost: $49,215 Mercyhurst University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 69%Average Amount of AidGrants: $25,853Loans: $8,663 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, international Studies, Public Health Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%6-Year Graduation Rate: 66% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Water Polo, Wrestling, BaseballWomen's Sports: Ice Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Basketball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Mercyhurst University, You May Also Like These Schools: Duquesne University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAllegheny College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCanisius College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphJohn Carroll University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPennsylvania State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Pittsburgh: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSUNY Fredonia: Profile Baldwin Wallace University: Profile Niagara University: Profile Seton Hill University: Profile Gannon University: Profile Robert Morris University: Profile Continue Reading