Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania
Mercyhurst University is a private college in Erie, Pennsylvania and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 9,060 students, which represents 8% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $24,935 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $1,351. The school offers credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.mercyhurst.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:2,249
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:280
- Pell Grant students:771
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Part-time students8%
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Students over 25 years old11%
Cost
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:100%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:80%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:No
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online asynchronous
- On campus nights
- On campus weekends
- Hybrid classes
- 48-hour professor reply time
Affordability
- Transfer credit accepted
- CLEP exam
- Professional certificate credit
- Financial aid
- Scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement
Campus Resources
- Writing center
- Tutoring
- Career services
- Advisors
- Labs
- Library
- Dining services
- Recreational services
Featured Programs & Degrees
RN to BSN
Mercyhurst students learn to work in a demanding environment and to care for individuals, families and communities. For those with an associate degree or diploma, 52 credits are required to complete the BSN program. Already have a bachelor’s degree? Mercyhurst will honor up to an additional 21 transfer credits, so you’ll be able to earn the BSN in as few as 31 additional credits.
Affordability & Admissions
With an eye toward affordability, Mercyhurst maintains a number of tuition discount partnerships with local health care providers to help bring down students’ costs. With the potential for federal loans and grants, along with state and institutional aide, our nursing students can attend for little to no out-of-pocket expenses.
Classroom Type
The program is hybrid in nature, so those looking for some classroom interaction and a personal touch, while also maintaining a predictable and flexible schedule, get the best of both worlds.
Career Outlook
If you are a nurse who values a patient-centered approach, research and collaboration, and consistently strive to stay current on your field’s best practices, the Mercyhurst RN to BSN program is the perfect fit.
Learn More
Get more information on the RN to BSN program and career outlook here.
Contact Mercyhurst University
Contact Continuing Education
Travis Lindahl
(814) 824-2985
Main Campus
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
(800) 825-1926