A private, Roman Catholic university, Mercyhurst University is situated in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst University covers an area of 74 acres. The foundation of Mercyhurst University was laid down in the year 1926. Mercyhurst University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Latin: Carpe diem (Seize the day) and its official colors are blue, green and white. Out of total 2,759 students enrolled at MU, 2,378 belong to undergraduate courses while 326 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 136 full-time faculty. Around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. Notably, Mercyhurst University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At MU around 80% are white, 5% are Non-resident alien, and 4% are Black or African American. Moreover, around 95% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 94 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Meghan Agosta-Marciano (Ice Hockey Player, Athlete), Matthew Hatchette (Actor, American football player), John Deasy (Politician), and Pat Harkins (Politician). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At MU, 218 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education), and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). $31 million is the total value of endowment of the Mercyhurst University.
