Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst is a private Catholic university located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy as Mercyhurst College and was renamed Mercyhurst University in 2012 after a period of expansion. The university’s campus is in the Erie area and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Academics and programs are organized across multiple divisions, offering undergraduate degrees and graduate programs in a range of disciplines. Mercyhurst provides professional and liberal arts offerings, including programs in areas such as sciences, humanities, business, education, nursing and health professions, and criminal justice. The university is noted for its forensic science program and for tracks in criminal justice and intelligence studies, among others.

The university emphasizes a values-based education aligned with the Mercy tradition, with opportunities for experiential learning, research, internships, and study abroad. Student life includes a variety of clubs, organizations, and service activities, as well as athletic programs and campus events. Mercyhurst aims to prepare students for professional careers and civic engagement while fostering a campus community rooted in service and mercy.