Mercyhurst University Admissions

Mercyhurst University maintains an open admission policy with an 80.55% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply and meet basic requirements will gain admission. The school welcomes a broad range of academic backgrounds rather than focusing solely on top test scores or GPAs. With 77.60% of first-year students returning for their second year, the university demonstrates it successfully supports students once they enroll. Mercyhurst seeks students interested in a Catholic liberal arts education who want to engage in experiential learning. The school particularly attracts those drawn to its nationally recognized intelligence studies program and students who value the close-knit community feel of its Erie campus.