ROTC at Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Mercyhurst University students join Army ROTC at Gannon University.
Cross-town & partner options
Mercyhurst University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Mercyhurst University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 17 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men78%
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White87%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $45,770 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,770 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 60% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mercyhurst University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mercyhurst University has 2,191 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Mercyhurst University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $4,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mercyhurst University: FAQ
Does Mercyhurst University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mercyhurst University students join Army ROTC at Gannon University.
Which ROTC branches can Mercyhurst University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Gannon University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Mercyhurst University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Mercyhurst University and train with the unit at Gannon University.
School links and location
These links belong to Mercyhurst University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mercyhurst.edu
- Admissions
mercyhurst.edu
- Apply
apply.mercyhurst.edu
- Financial aid
mercyhurst.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Erie, PA 16546
IPEDS UNITID: 213987
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