Mercyhurst is a private 4-year university and liberal arts college affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It is a residential campus in a small city. Over 2,300 undergraduates study there. Campus facilities include an observatory, archaeological materials preservation laboratory, and principal center for forensic geoarchaeological studies for various federal agencies managing Archaeological Resources Protection Act cases. The most popular majors are business/marketing, interdisciplinary studies, biology, and security/protective services. Intercollegiate sports include baseball (M), basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, field hockey, and more. Intramural sports include basketball, bowling, football (M, non-tackle), ice hockey, skiing, soccer, and more.