by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Mercyhurst University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Mercyhurst University were $45,770 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for were $2,930; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 |
| Total | $45,770 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Mercyhurst University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Mercyhurst University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mercyhurst University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Mercyhurst University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Mercyhurst University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,530 |
| One Year Ago | $41,580 |
| Most Recent Year | $42,840 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Mercyhurst has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $47,156 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.36%, putting next year’s cost near $46,849.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,849 |
| In 2 Years | $47,953 |
| In 3 Years | $49,083 |
| In 4 Years | $50,240 |
| In 5 Years | $51,424 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $194,125.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Mercyhurst University, go to the Mercyhurst University Financial Aid page.
