Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Mercyhurst University is 80.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.73%. 1,479 men and 2,146 women applied to Mercyhurst and 1,181 men and 1,739 women students were accepted.
Among them, 217 men and 330 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mercyhurst.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,625 | 1,479 | 2,146 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,920 | 1,181 | 1,739 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 547 | 217 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.55% | 79.85% | 81.03% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.73% | 18.37% | 18.98% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 547 first-year students enrolled in Mercyhurst. The proportion of full-time students is 99.63% and part-time students is 0.37%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.67% and women students is 60.33%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Mercyhurst.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 547 | 217 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 545 | 216 | 329 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired .
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 .
| 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 next table provides general admission information for applying to Mercyhurst.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://apply.mercyhurst.edu/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research) |