Mercy College Rankings
| In the World | #2484 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #771 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #708 of 2528 |
| In New York State | #74 of 221 |
| In Dobbs Ferry | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 7,993
- Graduates
- 2,564
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- mercy.edu
Mercy College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 76% | 84% |
| Applicants | 6,720 | 2,238 | 4,482 |
| Admissions | 5,485 | 1,710 | 3,775 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 970 | 307 | 663 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 29 | 26 | 3 |
2,655 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,159 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
297 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 890
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 890-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3856 (37%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2611 (25%) |
| White | 2496 (24%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 775 (7%) |
| Asian | 473 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 179 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 26 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,755 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,132 |
| $48-75K | $16,991 |
| $75-110K | $20,561 |
| $110K+ | $23,188 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,934 | $16,146 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,934 | $16,146 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,934 | $16,146 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 | $660 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 744 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,400 |
| Room charge | $9,750 |
| Meal charge | $4,650 |
Mercy College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 212 | 204 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 242 | |||
| Psychology, General | 141 | 24 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 161 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 86 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | 45 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 72 | |||
| Accounting | 52 | 15 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 42 | 20 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 62 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 21 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 47 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance | 23 | 23 | ||
| Social Work | 43 | |||
| Communication, General | 43 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 35 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 34 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 32 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 31 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 30 | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 24 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 24 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | 22 | |||
| Education, General | 22 | |||
| Homeland Security | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 20 | |||
| Music Technology | 19 | |||
| Nursing Education | 16 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | |||
| School Psychology | 15 | |||
| History, General | 12 | |||
| Sociology | 12 | |||
| Legal Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 66 | 1,367 | 839 | 24 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| History | 1336 | 58 |
| Psychology | 1843 | 2,816 |
| Art | 1922 | 12 |
| Sociology | 2087 | 292 |
| Political science | 2507 | 84 |
| Medicine | 2552 | 1,692 |
| Philosophy | 2855 | 2 |
| Biology | 3221 | 1,209 |
| Computer science | 3447 | 454 |
| Economics | 4217 | 19 |
| Business | 4360 | 27 |
| Environmental science | 4525 | 24 |
| Engineering | 4854 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 4976 | 30 |
| Geography | 5110 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5142 | 69 |
| Materials science | 5870 | 1 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 21 |
| 1991 | 5 | 26 |
| 1992 | 3 | 21 |
| 1993 | 6 | 29 |
| 1994 | 12 | 38 |
| 1995 | 2 | 32 |
| 1996 | 3 | 35 |
| 1997 | 6 | 30 |
| 1998 | 7 | 40 |
| 1999 | 11 | 55 |
| 2000 | 14 | 74 |
| 2001 | 11 | 91 |
| 2002 | 14 | 84 |
| 2003 | 16 | 105 |
| 2004 | 17 | 147 |
| 2005 | 6 | 165 |
| 2006 | 14 | 186 |
| 2007 | 10 | 191 |
| 2008 | 13 | 210 |
| 2009 | 14 | 218 |
| 2010 | 23 | 240 |
| 2011 | 21 | 311 |
| 2012 | 25 | 342 |
| 2013 | 36 | 401 |
| 2014 | 36 | 498 |
| 2015 | 38 | 487 |
| 2016 | 43 | 398 |
| 2017 | 66 | 453 |
| 2018 | 32 | 416 |
| 2019 | 47 | 620 |
| 2020 | 52 | 766 |
General info
| Alternative names | Mercy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Wikipedia | Mercy College (New York) |
| Motto | Inserviendo consumere To be consumed in service |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,024 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 555 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 8006372969 |
| Fax | +1 (914) 674 7382 |