- Mercyhurst University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
School Highlights
Mercyhurst University-North East Campus served 446 students (69% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 50%.
School Overview
Mercyhurst University-North East Campus
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Student Body
Total Enrollment
446 students
382 students
# Full-Time Students
306 students
294 students
# Part-Time Students
140 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
306 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
306 students
292 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
74%
50%
% Unknown races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34.07%
54.8%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$43,500
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,000
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,297
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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