Mercyhurst College

501 E. 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
http://www.mercyhurst.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1926
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students3,840
Endowment20,563,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition20,364
Room/Board7,458
Services
Associated FirmsNorthrup Grumman Price Waterhouse Coopers KPMG Erie Insurance Group
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs1,013
# of Books187,205
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year75%
within two years93%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing6%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (16%), men's dorms (8%), apartment for single students (59%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%)
Popular EventsHomecoming, Spring Fest, Seasonal Formals, Movie and Lecture Series, Christmas on Campus and other service related events, Casino Night, Date Auctions, Residential Assistant Picnics,
Nearest AirportErie (10), Buffalo, NY (90)
Nearest TrainErie (2)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Gannon University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations54
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Merciad (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Phi Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, Kappa Gamma Pi, Mercyhurst College Honors Association
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry, Kappa Gamma Pi
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Eastern Waves, Minority Student Union, Mercyhurst International Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Ohi Omega (Political Science), American Society of Interior Design, Art Club of Mercyhurst College, Art Therapy Ckub, Beta Beta Beta (Biology), Council for exceptional Children, Criminal Justice Club, Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration), Eta Sigma Delta (HRIM), Fashion Ecology Club, Fashion Merchandising CLub, Hospitality Management Association, MENC (Music Educators National Conference), Mercyhurst College Business Association, Mercyhurst College Computer Club, Mercyhurst College Dancers, MIRSA (Mercyhurst Intelligence and Research Student Association), Physical Therapy Assistant Club, Political Science Association, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Medical Society, PSEA (Pennsylvania Student Education Association), PSI CHI (Psychology Club), Public Relations Club, Social Work Club, Sportsmedicine Club, Student Dietetic Association, The Merciad (Student Newspaper), Paradigm (Literary Magazine), Praeterita (Yearbook), 88. 5 WMCE 104. 9 (College Radio Station), Ambassador Club, Amnesty International, BACCHUS, Cheerleaders, Circle K (Kiwanis), ECCO (Enviromentally Concerned Campus Organization), FREEDOM ZONE, Mercyhurst College Commuter Council, Mercyhurst College Dance Team, Mercyhurst Karate Club, Mercyhurst Student Government, PCMA, Ski Club, Student Activities Committee, Wilderness Club