Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, a small city on the shores of Lake Erie in the northwestern corner of the state. The university enrolls 3,434 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Mercyhurst offers a wide range of health and technology programs including Physician Associate/Assistant (bachelor's), Athletic Training/Trainer (associate's and bachelor's), Nursing Administration (bachelor's), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associate's and certificate), Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (associate's and bachelor's), Physical Therapy Assistant (certificate), and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (certificate).

Located in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst University serves students across the Lake Erie region with career-focused programs in healthcare, information security, and allied health disciplines.