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Mercy Admission Requirements

Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Chances of getting into Mercy College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
86%
Admission Difficulty for Mercy College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Mercy and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Mercy is 86%.  It ranks #127 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Mercy College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,551 out of 6,471 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 54 percent on standardized admission tests. Mercy College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Mercy application fee is $40 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Mercy College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Mercy SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
910-1190
Applicants Submitting SAT 
7%
SAT Scores for Mercy College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 450
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 910
SAT Scores for Mercy College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1190
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Mercy College?

Mercy College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Mercy College score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 910-1190.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Mercy College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >92%
1050 to 1190 Avg + 86%-92%
910 to 1050 Avg - 76%-86%
770 to 910 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 770 Low <63%
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Mercy ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Mercy College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Mercy College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Mercy?

Mercy College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Mercy regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Mercy College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >92%
25 to 27 Avg + 86%-92%
23 to 25 Avg - 76%-86%
21 to 23 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 21 Low <63%
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Mercy GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.19
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Mercy College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Mercy. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Mercy College was 3.19 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #97 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.19 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Mercy accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Mercy College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.59% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.26% Good
3.50 to 3.74 11.44% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.28% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.87% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 32.22% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 10.09% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.25% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Mercy College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,399 2,072 6,471
Accepted 3,891 1,660 5,551
Acceptance Rate 88% 80% 86%
Enrolled 586 265 851
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
131

Applicants have 131 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Mercy College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Mercy College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Mercy College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Mercy College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193016 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College.

FAQs

Does Mercy College prefer SAT or ACT?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to Mercy. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Mercy College?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Mercy. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Mercy College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1190. 7% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Mercy College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 27. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.