Mercyhurst University
Higher EducationPennsylvania, United States1001-5000 Employees
Mercyhurst University is a Catholic, four-year, fully accredited higher education institution based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, it offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and concentrations, along with 13 master’s programs and programs for adult learners. With a residential campus in Erie and online options, the institution serves more than 3,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. It is positioned in the higher education sector as a comprehensive regional university and is ranked in the top tier of the North Region by U.S. News & World Report. In 2026, Mercyhurst announced the launch of Studio 26, a venture studio in Erie designed to help students start businesses and pursue local work opportunities after graduation.