Mercy College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3142 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #918 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #849 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 221 | In New York State |
| #517 of 1,006 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 7,080
- Graduates
- 2,467
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mercy.edu
Mercy College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 75% | 85% |
| Applicants | 7,246 | 2,345 | 4,901 |
| Admissions | 5,939 | 1,751 | 4,188 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 986 | 293 | 693 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
5,162 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,118 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
255 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 930-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3648 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2328 (24%) |
| White | 2272 (24%) |
| Asian | 482 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 461 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 124 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 28 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,374 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,832 |
| $48-75K | $17,281 |
| $75-110K | $22,652 |
| $110K+ | $23,732 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,758 | $16,686 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,758 | $16,686 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,758 | $16,686 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $800 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,650 |
| Room charge | $10,100 |
| Meal charge | $4,550 |
Mercy College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 192 | 165 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 332 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 190 | |||
| Psychology, General | 150 | 15 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 20 | 119 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 106 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 96 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 85 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 67 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 43 | 22 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | 18 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 18 | 40 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 56 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 56 | |||
| Social Work | 45 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 45 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | 16 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 31 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | |||
| Nursing Education | 27 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 26 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 25 | |||
| Communication, General | 24 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 24 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 18 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 17 | |||
| Legal Studies | 16 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 16 | |||
| Music Technology | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 14 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| School Psychology | 12 | |||
| History, General | 11 | |||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 11 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | |||
| Education, General | 8 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 6 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Homeland Security | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 46 | 1,603 | 884 | 31 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 45% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 29 |
| 1992 | 3 | 22 |
| 1993 | 6 | 27 |
| 1994 | 12 | 36 |
| 1995 | 3 | 30 |
| 1996 | 3 | 32 |
| 1997 | 6 | 34 |
| 1998 | 7 | 40 |
| 1999 | 12 | 56 |
| 2000 | 14 | 65 |
| 2001 | 12 | 82 |
| 2002 | 14 | 77 |
| 2003 | 16 | 99 |
| 2004 | 18 | 142 |
| 2005 | 7 | 159 |
| 2006 | 15 | 172 |
| 2007 | 11 | 183 |
| 2008 | 11 | 216 |
| 2009 | 14 | 223 |
| 2010 | 25 | 238 |
| 2011 | 22 | 307 |
| 2012 | 26 | 356 |
| 2013 | 36 | 434 |
| 2014 | 38 | 546 |
| 2015 | 38 | 548 |
| 2016 | 44 | 486 |
| 2017 | 69 | 510 |
| 2018 | 32 | 512 |
| 2019 | 47 | 710 |
| 2020 | 55 | 885 |
| 2021 | 68 | 910 |
Notable alumni
-
Gabourey Sidibe
- Occupations
- actorvoice actorfilm actortelevision 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).
-
Mookie Wilson
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
William Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach 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.
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Donald M. Kendall
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitical adviser
- Biography
-
Donald Mcintosh Kendall was an American businessman and political adviser. He served as CEO of Pepsi Cola (which merged with Herman Lay's Frito Lay, Inc. to become PepsiCo in 1965) and as CEO of PepsiCo from 1971 to 1986.
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Wesley Walker
- Occupations
- teacherAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Wesley Darcel Walker is a former professional American football wide receiver who played for the New York Jets from 1977 to 1989.
-
Olivia Peguero
- Occupations
- botanical illustratorpainter
- Biography
-
Olivia Peguero is a Dominican contemporary landscape and botanical artist.
-
Stan Jefferson
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Stanley Jefferson is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds from 1986 to 1991.
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Leopoldo Minaya
- Years
- 1963-.. (age 59)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Leopoldo Minaya is a Dominican-American poet. He is a member of the Generation of 1980 literary movement in the Dominican Republic. He won the 2001 Miguel de Cervantes Cultural Association Award. His works have been published by various Spanish and Dominican publications. Minaya has a doctorate in law from the University of Santo Domingo and took graduate studies in urban education at Mercy College in the United States. Minaya is also a member of the Writers' International Society.
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 | 943 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (914) 674 7382 |