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Mercyhurst at a Glance

Snow at MC

Snow at MC Even though the winter may be harsh at times, you can't miss the beauty of it.
Photo by chrissymihalic47
Location:
Erie, PA
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$24,351
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,351
Room & Board:
$10,178
Full-Time Undergrads:
3,510
Part-Time Undergrads:
535
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.mercyhurst.edu
Admissions Website:
www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.mercyhurst.edu/financial-aid
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
74 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1400–1710
Average ACT Scores:
20–26

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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • Protective Services
  • International Studies and Government
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

With the great student-to-professor ratio and the beautiful campus, it’s hard not to be happy at Mercyhurst. Classes are small, so getting to know the people and professors is easy, which makes classes more enjoyable. However, for many MC students, one drawback to the College is the weather. Although the weather at Mercyhurst can be harsh and wear down some students, you can usually find ways to get through the long winter and even enjoy it. Students tend to complain about the weather, but many times all it takes is a glimpse around campus, and they can't help but stop and admire the beautiful and fresh Lake Erie snow.

MC students have plenty of things to do around campus. The SAC (Student Activities Council) events on campus are well planned and well attended. The events are fun and keep students busy. Also, if you like theatre, consider being a part of the Mercyhurst College student-run musicals, which are always fun and present students with a chance to learn about theatre and meet new people. If you like to party, you can usually find perfect places in the city, or you can get your friends together for a small get-together in the dorms or on-campus apartments. Stop by any of the cafés for a really great cup of coffee, or meet all of your friends for a movie night at the PAC on Wednesdays. Have a study session, or some alone time, in the library, or plop yourself down on the comfy couch in the Great Room. Take a side trip to Presque Isle and enjoy the wonderful sunset on the Lake Erie beach. The Mercyhurst opportunities are endless!

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Scholarships at Mercyhurst College

MelindaH01

Athletic Training '14

1.2
D

Mercyhurst Financial Aid Office

The Mercyhurst Financial aid office completelty sucks. The aid the school gives you is great but if you have any questions going to the student financial office is a complete waste of time. They are rude, and dont even know how to help you.

May 21, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Mercyhurst College

MelindaH01

Athletic Training '14

5.0
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Erie Pa Dinning Life

There are a lot of options for resturants. Most people that go to school at Mercyhurst hear peach street and food comes to mind. There are a wide veriety of places you can go and like I said peach street is a long road where there are food places everywhere that are not far from campus. the food is good and the service is good.

May 21, 2012

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Scholarships at Mercyhurst College

mharrald

Physical Therapy '16

4.6
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Very, Very Flexible!

At Mercyhurst, if you don't feel like you haven't received all the financial aid you should or that what you ended on FAFSA didn't reflect your financial standings, Mercyhurst is very flexible and if you are able to prove your situation, your award amount will increase as what happened to me. I received a good amount of money from the school, as it was my main reason for attending.

May 14, 2012

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User rating for Mercyhurst College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 309 user reviews.

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