by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Mercyhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Dance Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst was $1,386 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Mercyhurst in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercyhurst dance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Mercyhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Music | 3 |