Student Population Overview
Mercyhurst University educates a diverse community of 2,801 students, with 2,446 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 355 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
2,801
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Mercyhurst University has a predominantly full-time student body with 88% of students being full-time and 12% being part-time, totaling 2,801 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
88% Full-Time
12% Part-Time
2,477
Full-Time Students
324
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
87% Undergraduate
13% Graduate
2,446
Undergraduate
355
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Mercyhurst University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 973 students, but also includes 71 students in the Under 18 range, 896 students in the 18-19 range, 275 students in the 22-24 range, 221 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 192 students in the 22-24 age group, with 8 in the 20-21 category, 155 in the 25+ category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Mercyhurst University has more women than men with 1,464 female students and 982 male students enrolled.
Men
982
35%
Women
1,464
52%
Geographic Origin
Mercyhurst University has 52% (278 students) from in-state Pennsylvania, 45% (245 students) from out-of-state, and 3% (16 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
539
New students this year
Campus Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
City: Small