Mercyhurst University
- Private
Mercyhurst University: international tuition 45,770 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,557 USD, acceptance rate 81%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.8, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
Mercyhurst offers scholarships to international students based on high school achievement and financial need. The pages give no amounts, deadlines, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile details.
Getting in. The school admits 81% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.8+, TOEFL iBT 69+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,557 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/3. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Mercyhurst University?
International tuition is 45,770 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,557 USD.
Does Mercyhurst University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Mercyhurst offers scholarships to international students based on high school achievement and financial need. The pages give no amounts, deadlines, need-blind policy, or CSS Profile details.
What English scores does Mercyhurst University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.8, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Mercyhurst University?
The acceptance rate is 81%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Catherine McAuley AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The page limits this award to full-time adult students and requires FAFSA; it does not state eligibility for international students.
International Student Scholarships (Mercyhurst)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The passage only mentions scholarships for international students in general and does not name this specific scholarship, so eligibility for it cannot be confirmed.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Regular decision (RD)Applicationabout136days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data