Mercyhurst University Graduate Schools

Mercyhurst University (referred to as Mercyhurst) is a Private, 4 years school located in Erie, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Mercyhurst University is $17,616 in average. The school has 400 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,041 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Mercyhurst University (referred to as Mercyhurst) is a Private, 4 years school located in Erie, PA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1931 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Mercyhurst Directory Information
School NameMercyhurst University (Mercyhurst)
Address501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546
Phone814-824-2000
Webhttps://www.mercyhurst.edu
Online Applicationhttps://apply.mercyhurst.edu
Financial Infohttps://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/costs-financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Mercyhurst University is $17,616 in average. The school has 400 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 3,041 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 135 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 5 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$17,616
Student Population400
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs135 graduate programs
(5 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Mercyhurst University is $17,616 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $950.
Mercyhurst University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Mercyhurst University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)5 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Mercyhurst University is $17,616. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.36% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$24,530$460
2019-2020$15,570$460
2020-2021$16,065$500
2021-2022$16,543$500
2022-2023$16,650$966
The graduate school tuition & fees of Mercyhurst is average compared to private graduate schools in Pennsylvania. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Pennsylvania graduate tuition is $27,989 (public) / $20,871 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Mercyhurst University$17,616
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Pennsylvania Graduate Schools$20,147$22,546
Public$20,464$27,989
Private$20,871
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $16,286 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Mercyhurst University. On-campus living costs are increased by 1.74% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,331. Off-campus living costs are increased by 5.84% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,880$2,061$10,330$2,061
2019-2020$12,880$2,061$10,330$2,261
2020-2021$14,968$2,061$10,450$2,061
2021-2022$13,750$2,061$10,534$2,061
2022-2023$14,025$2,061$11,070$2,261
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $950 at Mercyhurst University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.37% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$818
2019-2020$865
2020-2021$893
2021-2022$919
2022-2023$950

Graduate Programs at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University offers 45 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 172 students have completed their study at Mercyhurst University.
Offered Degrees at Mercyhurst University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree153154
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship100
Post Bachelor's Degree29218
Total455172
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Mercyhurst University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Intelligence program with 6 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Physician Assistant program with 30 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Anthropology program with 0 completers.
Mercyhurst University offers 45 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 172 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 154 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 18 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance13-
Education [+] 37 completers-
Education2-
Educational Leadership and Administration7-
Special Education and Teaching8$41,900
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism3-
Secondary Education and Teaching17-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Exercise Physiology0-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (1 completers) 25 completers-
Intelligence25-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Mathematics and Computer Science5-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration11-
Social Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Anthropology1-
Physical and Biological Anthropology3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 30 completers-
Physician Assistant30-
Business [+] 29 completers-
Organizational Leadership29-
Total154
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Anthropology0-
Total0
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] 6 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Art Teacher Education0-
Business Teacher Education0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education1-
Music Teacher Education0-
Social Studies Teacher Education0-
Biology Teacher Education0-
Chemistry Teacher Education0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Intelligence2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Mathematics and Computer Science6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Anthropology0-
Physical and Biological Anthropology1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 completers-
Interior Design1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Organizational Leadership2-
Accounting0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Fashion Merchandising0-
Total18

Graduate Student Population at Mercyhurst

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 400 students enrolled into Mercyhurst University graduate schools where it has total 3,041 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 274 full-time and 126 part-time graduate students. By gender, 143 male and 257 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total400143257
Full-time27493181
Part-tme1265076
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 326 White (81.50%), 13 Black/African American (3.25%), 10 Hispanic (2.50%), 4 Asian (1.00%), and 47 students with other races. 30 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total400143257
American Indian/Native American211
Asian422
Black/African American13310
Hispanic1055
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White326108218
Two More000
Un-Known1569
Non-resident Alien301812
Mercyhurst University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 248 graduate students (62.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 50 graduate students (12.50% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total400
Enrolled Online Exclusively248
Enrolled Some Online Courses50
Not in Online Courses102
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Mercyhurst University. 203 students are aged 20 to 24 (50.75% of total students), 14 students are aged above 50 (3.50%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Mercyhurst University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total400143257
Age 20-2110010
Age 22-2419367126
Age 25-29853352
Age 30-34421923
Age 35-39281315
Age 40-4928622
Age 50-641358
Over 64101

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