Overview
Student Population
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, New York |
| Online | mercy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Mercy College is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,246 prospective students applied, and 5,939 were granted admission. Of those admitted 993 enrolled in the school. 6,913 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,634 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $19,758 plus fees of $800. Mercy is ranked 731 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Mercy is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mercy College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#731 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#440 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#73 in Best Colleges in New York
#45 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#149 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1110 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,652 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $14,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,292 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,152 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 30% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193016 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College.
Current students may use the Mercy College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.