College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1926 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
Academic Calendar: |
Trimester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,840 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$20,563,000 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$20,364 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,458 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral 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 |
Student Organizations: |
54 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha 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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Merciad (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Northrup Grumman
Price Waterhouse Coopers
KPMG
Erie Insurance Group |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
187,205 |
Library Facilities: |
Mercyhurst North East Library, Sr. Mary Lawrence Franklin Archives |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
330 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
2,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (16%), men's dorms (8%), apartment for single students (59%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (16%) |
Sprinkler System: |
3% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
75 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Erie (10), Buffalo, NY (90) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Erie (2) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Erie (3) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Gannon University) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Homecoming, Spring Fest, Seasonal Formals, Movie and Lecture Series, Christmas on Campus and other service related events, Casino Night, Date Auctions, Residential Assistant Picnics, |
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