Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University
Former names
Mercyhurst College
(1926–2012)[1]
MottoLatin: Carpe diem
(Seize the day)
TypePrivate university
Established1926; 98 years ago (1926)
AccreditationMSCHE
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations
Conference for Mercy Higher Education
ACCU
NAICU
Endowment$31.8 million[2]
PresidentKathleen Getz[3]
Academic staff
136 full-time
Administrative staff
434
Students2,759[4]
Location, ,
U.S.
CampusUrban, 74 acres (300,000 m2)
Colors   Blue, green, & white
NicknameLakers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division INEC
MascotLuke the Laker
Websitemercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University is a private Roman Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania.

  1. ^ "OUR HISTORY". mercyhurst.edu. Mercyhurst University. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  2. ^ As of October 30, 2013. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2010.
  3. ^ "Mercyhurst University names Kathleen Getz 13th president". Mercyhurst University (Press release). May 11, 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. ^ "College Navigator – Mercyhurst University".