Mercyhurst Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Mercyhurst University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Mercyhurst to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Mercyhurst University (Mercyhurst)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Mercyhurst's acceptance rate is 81.02% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,567 students applied and 2,890 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Mercyhurst.

To apply to Mercyhurst, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered.

Mercyhurst's acceptance rate places 47th out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
Mercyhurst's yield rate is 20.35%, which is moderately lower by 5.11 percentage points (approximately 20.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Mercyhurst at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Mercyhurst's acceptance rate is 81.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.35%. 1,620 men and 1,947 women applied to Mercyhurst and 1,255 men and 1,635 women students were accepted.

Among them, 263 men and 325 women were enrolled in Mercyhurst. You can explore the Mercyhurst's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Mercyhurst
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,567	1,620	1,947	0	0
Admitted	2,890	1,255	1,635	0	0
Enrolled	588	263	325	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.02%	77.47%	83.98%	-	-
Yield	20.35%	20.96%	19.88%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Mercyhurst University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Mercyhurst. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mercyhurst University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Mercyhurst Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Mercyhurst:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://apply.mercyhurst.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Mercyhurst?

Mercyhurst is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 81.02%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Mercyhurst?

Mercyhurst does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Mercyhurst require essays or personal statements?

Mercyhurst recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Mercyhurst admission?

Yes, Mercyhurst requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Mercyhurst does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Mercyhurst requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Mercyhurst requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Mercyhurst?

The institutional SAT code for Mercyhurst is 2410.