- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,962 a year (2022–23)
Mercyhurst University GPA requirements
Mercyhurst University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mercyhurst University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mercyhurst University acceptance rate
Mercyhurst University admitted 2,890 of 3,567 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Admission requirements
What Mercyhurst University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Mercyhurst University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Mercyhurst University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,962 a year at Mercyhurst University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Mercyhurst University?
Mercyhurst University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mercyhurst University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Mercyhurst University?
Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,890 of 3,567 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
Does Mercyhurst University accept AP credit?
Yes. Mercyhurst University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Mercyhurst University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,962 a year at Mercyhurst University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercyhurst UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.