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Mercyhurst University Men's Football

Welcome to the Mercyhurst University men's football recruiting profile. Mercyhurst competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Northeast Conference from Erie, Pennsylvania. Led by head coach Thomas Sydeski, Mercyhurst University pairs a 81% acceptance rate with a 64% graduation rate and a $25,946 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
134
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northeast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,965
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
81%
State
Pennsylvania
City
Erie
Address
501 E 38th St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 27% of games across the seasons shown.

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Staff
Tom Sydeski
Football Head Coach
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Thomas Sydeski
Head Coach
Adam Scarpino
Football Graduate Assistant Coach (special Teams)
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Bryce Dempsey
Football Assistant Coach (defensive Coordinator)
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Jared Lee
Football Assistant Coach (running Backs Coach)
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Kalleigh Burke
Football Assistant Coach (defensive Line Coach)
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Kellen ONeill
Football Assistant Coach (special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends)
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Mike Krahe
Football Assistant Coach (defensive Analyst / Outside Linebackers)
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 36% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
80%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
64%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,565
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$47,452
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 31% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$42,840
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$42,840
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$14,540
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$25,946
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 4% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,026,196
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$410,308
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (814) 824-2000

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