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The real 4-year cost of Mercyhurst University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Mercyhurst University went from $23,286 to $44,510, an average of 3.9% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$49,955
Year 2$51,914
Year 3$53,950
Year 4$56,065
4-year total$211,883

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$171,883
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$112,915
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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