Campus of Mercyhurst University

    Mercyhurst University

    Erie, PA, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division II

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    Mission & community

    Catholic

    Affiliated with the Catholic Church.

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    Athletics

    NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

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