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Mercyhurst University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$44,510
Out-of-state tuition
$44,510
Average net price
$27,263
Attendance cost
$57,948
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Mercyhurst University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Mercyhurst University.
Tuition
Per semester: $22,255
Annual: $44,510
Room and board
Per semester: $7,137
Annual: $14,274
Books and supplies
Per semester: $600
Annual: $1,200
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,131
Annual: $2,261
Attendance cost
Per semester: $28,974
Annual: $57,948
Mercyhurst University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$178,040
Four-year attendance estimate
$231,792
Four-year average net price
$109,052
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Mercyhurst University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $44,510 and out-of-state tuition is $44,510. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Mercyhurst University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Mercyhurst University reports $44,510 for out-of-state tuition and $44,510 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$14,274
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$11,250
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,200
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,261
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$57,948
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Mercyhurst University pays approximately $27,263 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
83.23%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Mercyhurst University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 83.23%. This means approximately 832 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,217 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
83.23%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$44,510
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$44,510
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$57,948
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$27,263
State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
29.89%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
67.38%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Mercyhurst University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$44,510
Room and board
$14,274
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,261
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$57,948
Average net price
$27,263
Average aid coverage
53%
$30,685 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mercyhurst University pays approximately $27,263 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Mercyhurst University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Mercyhurst University net price
$27,263
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Mercyhurst University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $44,510 and average net price at $27,263. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$44,510
Current net price
$27,263
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
58.73%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,452
Undergraduates
2,217
10-Year Median Earnings - Mercyhurst University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mercyhurst University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mercyhurst University?
Undergraduates
2,217
Completion rate
58.73%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.89%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
67.38%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 29.89% of Mercyhurst University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 67.38% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
29.89%
Federal loan rate
67.38%
Students with any loan
94.01%
Average net price
$27,263
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Mercyhurst University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mercyhurst University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$19,500
Median completer debt
$25,305
Median monthly payment
$268
Federal loan rate
67.38%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Mercyhurst University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Mercyhurst University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Mercyhurst University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Mercyhurst University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$33,423,196
Faculty salary field
$7,244
Tuition revenue per FTE
$15,778
Instructional spend per FTE
$9,602
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Mercyhurst University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Mercyhurst University is listed at 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16546. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Address
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16546
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Mercyhurst University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 83.23%
- Tuition
- $44,510
- Net price
- $27,263
- 10-yr earnings
- $47,452
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $138,767
- Accept. rate
- 11.40%
- Tuition
- $63,829
- Net price
- $31,671
- 10-yr earnings
- $114,862
- Accept. rate
- 5.87%
- Tuition
- $66,104
- Net price
- $31,229
- 10-yr earnings
- $111,371
- Accept. rate
- 29.26%
- Tuition
- $62,180
- Net price
- $33,549
- 10-yr earnings
- $105,584
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Mercyhurst University Tuition?
Mercyhurst University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,510. In-state tuition is $44,510. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Mercyhurst University's average net price?
Mercyhurst University's average net price in the local dataset is $27,263. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Mercyhurst University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Mercyhurst University.
What is Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate?
Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 83.23%.
How much is Mercyhurst University tuition?
Mercyhurst University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,510.
What is Mercyhurst University's average net price?
Mercyhurst University's average net price in the local dataset is $27,263.
What does Mercyhurst University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,981 for Mercyhurst University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Mercyhurst University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,452 for Mercyhurst University.
Is Mercyhurst University accredited?
Mercyhurst University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Mercyhurst University?
The local dataset lists 2,217 undergraduate students at Mercyhurst University.
What percentage of Mercyhurst University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mercyhurst University in the local dataset is 29.89%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mercyhurst University?
The federal loan rate for Mercyhurst University in the local dataset is 67.38%.
Where should I verify Mercyhurst University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mercyhurst University or the latest official federal education data.