Published cost of attendance is $59,557. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,626, middle-income families pay around $17,197, higher-income families pay approximately $16,748.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $59,557 |
| Tuition and Fees | $45,770 |
| Room and Board | $14,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,113 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,444 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,626 |
| $30–48k | $22,429 |
| $48–75k | $17,197 |
| $75–110k | $21,665 |
| $110k+ | $16,748 |
Published cost of attendance is $59,557. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,626, middle-income families pay around $17,197, higher-income families pay approximately $16,748. Azimuth ranks Mercyhurst University #735 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,305; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,932. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,293, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $286 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mercyhurst University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,293, placing Mercyhurst University in the 32.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,653 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mercyhurst University in the 30.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mercyhurst University #868 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mercyhurst University's concentration in business and professional fields. Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $86,597, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 35 students with median 4-year earnings of $54,902, and Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $65,000 across 33 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's return profile, with Special Education and Teaching and Design and Applied Arts rounding out the top five by enrollment and contributing to consistent outcomes across the degree portfolio.
