Mercy College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2951 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #830 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #762 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #73 of 221 | In New York State |
| #723 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 6,774
- Graduates
- 2,217
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 83% | 87% |
| Applicants | 8,642 | 3,129 | 5,509 |
| Admissions | 7,418 | 2,598 | 4,816 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,040 | 355 | 684 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 24 | 21 | 3 |
6,149 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,965 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 | 3888 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2188 (24%) |
| White | 1851 (21%) |
| Asian | 460 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 264 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 183 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 129 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (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 $15,200 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 | $11,974 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,598 |
| $48-75K | $15,056 |
| $75-110K | $17,725 |
| $110K+ | $21,299 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,980 | $18,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,980 | $18,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,980 | $18,720 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | $900 |
| Fee in-state | $900 | $900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 771 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,250 |
| Room charge | $11,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,250 |
Mercy College majors
Mercy College has granted 1,238 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 757 master's across 33 programs, and 25 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 | 332 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 148 | 100 | ||
| Psychology, General | 138 | 19 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 42 | 91 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 93 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 72 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 69 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 55 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 11 | 36 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 27 | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | |||
| Accounting | 29 | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 38 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 35 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 16 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 34 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Computer Science | 14 | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 25 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | 8 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 25 | |||
| Education, General | 24 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 23 | |||
| Communication, General | 22 | |||
| Nursing Education | 21 | |||
| School Psychology | 21 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 20 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 19 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 18 | |||
| Social Work | 18 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Legal Studies | 17 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 16 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | |||
| Human Services, General | 14 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Music, Other | 12 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | |||
| International Policy Analysis | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 7 | |||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 4 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 29 | 1,238 | 757 | 25 |
Mercy College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercy College has published 1,754 scientific papers with 18,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 308 |
| 2008 | 38 | 341 |
| 2009 | 44 | 347 |
| 2010 | 50 | 405 |
| 2011 | 43 | 460 |
| 2012 | 60 | 505 |
| 2013 | 59 | 587 |
| 2014 | 66 | 609 |
| 2015 | 67 | 656 |
| 2016 | 76 | 680 |
| 2017 | 106 | 662 |
| 2018 | 61 | 754 |
| 2019 | 74 | 937 |
| 2020 | 97 | 1197 |
| 2021 | 83 | 1338 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1382 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1386 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1349 |
| 2025 | 23 | 1118 |
Mercy College alumni
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Mark Zuckerberg
- Occupations
- chief executive officerentrepreneurpatron of the artsprogrammerphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American businessman and programmer who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms. He serves as its chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and controlling shareholder.
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Gabourey Sidibe
- Occupations
- film directortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Gabourey Sidibe is an American actress. She is known for starring in the drama film Precious (2009), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the eighth black actress to be nominated in that category. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress.
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Jamaal Bowman
- Enrolled in Mercy College
- Graduated with Master of Arts in counseling
- Occupations
- American football playerhead teacherpolitician
- 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 | 917 |
| 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 |