Mercy College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3145 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #875 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #807 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 221 | In New York State |
| #716 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 6,482
- Graduates
- 2,292
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mercy.edu
Mercy College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 8,581 | 2,856 | 5,725 |
| Admissions | 7,334 | 2,312 | 5,022 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,155 | 399 | 756 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 2 | 8 |
3,104 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,121 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3786 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2021 (23%) |
| White | 1862 (21%) |
| Asian | 485 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 227 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 204 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 160 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercy College is $16,776 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,092 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,487 |
| $48-75K | $17,042 |
| $75-110K | $20,273 |
| $110K+ | $23,124 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,236 | $18,090 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,236 | $18,090 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,236 | $18,090 |
| Fee in-district | $870 | $870 |
| Fee in-state | $870 | $870 |
| Fee out-of-state | $870 | $870 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 771 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,700 |
| Room charge | $10,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,100 |
Mercy College majors
Mercy College has granted 1,295 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 741 master's across 33 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercy College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 318 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 168 | 109 | ||
| Psychology, General | 125 | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 48 | 63 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 102 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 87 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 71 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 31 | 38 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 55 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 9 | 41 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 19 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 35 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 33 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | |||
| Social Work | 33 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 27 | |||
| Nursing Education | 23 | |||
| School Psychology | 23 | |||
| Communication, General | 21 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Human Services, General | 20 | |||
| Education, General | 19 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 19 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 19 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 15 | |||
| History, General | 15 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 15 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 14 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | |||
| Music, Other | 10 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Graphic Design | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 50 | 1,295 | 741 | 33 |
Mercy College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 45% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercy College has published 1,734 scientific papers with 17,123 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 75 |
| 1993 | 8 | 83 |
| 1994 | 18 | 74 |
| 1995 | 7 | 81 |
| 1996 | 12 | 133 |
| 1997 | 19 | 89 |
| 1998 | 13 | 89 |
| 1999 | 24 | 102 |
| 2000 | 20 | 107 |
| 2001 | 26 | 109 |
| 2002 | 25 | 122 |
| 2003 | 38 | 171 |
| 2004 | 47 | 216 |
| 2005 | 33 | 285 |
| 2006 | 36 | 271 |
| 2007 | 30 | 309 |
| 2008 | 38 | 341 |
| 2009 | 44 | 346 |
| 2010 | 50 | 405 |
| 2011 | 43 | 460 |
| 2012 | 60 | 505 |
| 2013 | 59 | 588 |
| 2014 | 66 | 609 |
| 2015 | 67 | 655 |
| 2016 | 76 | 679 |
| 2017 | 105 | 659 |
| 2018 | 61 | 754 |
| 2019 | 74 | 937 |
| 2020 | 97 | 1197 |
| 2021 | 82 | 1335 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1382 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1386 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1328 |
Mercy College alumni
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Mark Zuckerberg
- Occupations
- computer scientistchief executive officerentrepreneurpatron of the artsprogrammer
- Biography
-
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American businessman who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms, of which he is the chairman, chief executive officer, and controlling shareholder. Zuckerberg has been the subject of multiple lawsuits regarding the creation and ownership of the website as well as issues such as user privacy.
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Gabourey Sidibe
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorfilm directortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, a role that earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, in addition to nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other film roles include Tower Heist (2011), White Bird in a Blizzard (2014), Grimsby (2016), and Antebellum (2020).
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Jamaal Bowman
- Enrolled in Mercy College
- Graduated with Master of Arts in counseling
- Occupations
- politicianAmerican football playerhead teacher
- Biography
-
Jamaal Anthony Bowman is an American politician and former educator who served from 2021 to 2025 as the United States representative for New York's 16th congressional district.
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Mookie Wilson
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach who played for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays over 12 major league seasons. He is best remembered as the Met who hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner's legs in the bottom of the 10th inning of game six of the 1986 World Series.
General info
| Alternative names | Mercy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Motto | Inserviendo consumere To be consumed in service |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 898 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 555 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 8006372969 |