- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,962 a year (2022–23)
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Mercyhurst University reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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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.
Mercyhurst University (formerly Mercyhurst College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Erie, Pennsylvania, with 2,274 undergraduates.
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
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Mercyhurst University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mercyhurst University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Mercyhurst University?
A lot: Mercyhurst University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How hard is it to get into Mercyhurst University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Mercyhurst University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Mercyhurst University accept?
Mercyhurst University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,890 of 3,567 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Mercyhurst University look for?
Mercyhurst University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Mercyhurst University?
Check Mercyhurst University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mercyhurst University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at Mercyhurst University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,962 a year at Mercyhurst University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Mercyhurst University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Mercyhurst University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Mercyhurst University?
No, but it considers one. Mercyhurst University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mercyhurst University look at legacy status?
Yes. Mercyhurst University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Mercyhurst University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
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.
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