Mercyhurst University's published cost of attendance is $59,557. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,626, families in the lower-middle band pay around $22,429, middle-income families pay about $17,197, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $21,665, and higher-income families pay around $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 |
Mercyhurst University's published cost of attendance is $59,557. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,626, families in the lower-middle band pay around $22,429, middle-income families pay about $17,197, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $21,665, and higher-income families pay around $16,748. Azimuth ranks Mercyhurst University #735 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mercyhurst University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. The institution's aid structure aims to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay, though the extent of that gap depends on individual financial circumstances and the specific aid package offered. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,305, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,932; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,293, median federal debt of $25,305 projects to a monthly payment of about $286 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
