Mercyhurst University · Cost & aid

Erie, PA · City · Private · Master's university · the Lakers · Website ↗

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$62,245

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$26,962

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division I

$4.6M

Athletic aid, women's

$18,077 per roster spot

$6.3M

Athletic aid, men's

$13,459 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $62,245 sticker.

Family income under $30k$23,981

$30k – $48k$20,609

$48k – $75k$25,101

$75k – $110k$28,250

Over $110k$31,992

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$4,573,510
Per roster spot$18,077 across 253 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$6,299,277
Per roster spot$13,459 across 468 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$105k / $151k
Tuition & fees$44,510

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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