Mercyhurst University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mercyhurst University has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.6%(2,124)
Hispanic
5.4%(153)
African American
6.1%(174)
Asian
0.9%(27)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
0.5%(14)
Unknown
12.1%(346)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment3,434
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Mercyhurst University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mercyhurst University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(1,201)
Women
59.5%(1,765)

Gender Statistics

Men1,201

35% of total enrollment

Women1,765

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mercyhurst University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.4%(77)
18-19
39.0%(895)
20-21
39.3%(901)
22-24
11.6%(265)
25+
6.7%(154)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(8)
22-24
54.9%(206)
25+
42.9%(161)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mercyhurst University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.3%(278)
Out-of-State
48.9%(281)
International
2.8%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State278

48% of student body

Out-of-State281

49% of student body

International16

3% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age