Student Population Overview
Mercyhurst University educates a diverse community of 3,434 students, with 2,966 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 468 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
3,434
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Mercyhurst University has a predominantly full-time student body with 70% of students being full-time and 30% being part-time, totaling 3,434 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
70% Full-Time
30% Part-Time
2,402
Full-Time Students
266
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
86% Undergraduate
14% Graduate
2,966
Undergraduate
468
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Mercyhurst University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 901 students, but also includes 77 students in the Under 18 range, 895 students in the 18-19 range, 265 students in the 22-24 range, 154 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 206 students in the 22-24 age group, with 8 in the 20-21 category, 161 in the 25+ category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Mercyhurst University has more women than men with 1,765 female students and 1,201 male students enrolled.
Men
1,201
35%
Women
1,765
51%
Geographic Origin
Mercyhurst University has 48% (278 students) from in-state Pennsylvania, 49% (281 students) from out-of-state, and 3% (16 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
575
New students this year
Campus Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
City: Small