Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University is a private educational institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1926, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, American Physical Therapy Association , Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. It is classified as an organization and educational institute.

The university is affiliated with several organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Council of Independent Colleges, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and National Athletic Association. The motto of Mercyhurst University is "Carpe Diem".

Mercyhurst University operates in the education, higher education, and university industries. The university has been granted one patent.

The institution has several subsidiaries, such as the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University-North East Campus, and Mercyhurst University Institute for Intelligence Studies. Overall, Mercyhurst University is a well-rounded private educational institute that offers a variety of programs and affiliations for its students.