Mercyhurst University

What's special

• Mercyhurst operates the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) to support college students on the autism spectrum in all domains of college life.

  Source: Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM)

Written by us from the linked sources and checked against them on November 5, 2026. Programs and policies change, so confirm details with the school.

Getting in

Admit rate

81%About 8 in 10 applicants get in.Source: College Scorecard

Test policy

Test-blindScores are not considered, even if you send them.Source: College Scorecard

SAT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

ACT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

What it really costs

Most families pay less than the sticker price. Net price is what's left after grants and scholarships.

Average net price

$26,486full-time first-years who got grant aidSource: College Scorecard

Total cost of attendance

$60,498sticker price incl. housing, per yearSource: College Scorecard

Tuition

$47,270Source: College Scorecard

After you enroll

Graduation rate

61%first-time, full-time students finishing within 6 yearsSource: College Scorecard

Came back for year two

80%full-time first-year studentsSource: College Scorecard

Median earnings

$55,50810 years after starting, for students who got federal aidSource: College Scorecard

Median debt at graduation

$25,998federal loans, students who finishedSource: College Scorecard

Students

Undergraduates

2,191Source: College Scorecard

Receive Pell grants

35%a sign of economic diversitySource: College Scorecard

First-generation students

29%parents didn't go beyond high schoolSource: College Scorecard

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