Mercy College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3069 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #868 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #800 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 221 | In New York State |
| #778 of 1,135 | For Occupational Therapy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 6,379
- Graduates
- 2,236
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- 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% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 7,891 | 2,589 | 5,302 |
| Admissions | 6,775 | 2,091 | 4,684 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 912 | 328 | 584 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 4 | 13 |
3,389 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,284 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 1020-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercy College are 21-25 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3537 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2020 (23%) |
| White | 1926 (22%) |
| Asian | 478 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 217 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 203 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercy College is $15,879 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 | $12,192 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,672 |
| $48-75K | $17,474 |
| $75-110K | $20,284 |
| $110K+ | $24,073 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,518 | $17,478 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,518 | $17,478 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,518 | $17,478 |
| Fee in-district | $840 | $840 |
| Fee in-state | $840 | $840 |
| Fee out-of-state | $840 | $840 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,200 |
| Room charge | $10,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
Mercy College majors
Mercy College has granted 1,444 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 777 master's across 34 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 | 330 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 174 | 138 | ||
| Psychology, General | 144 | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 30 | 75 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 29 | 76 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 100 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 95 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 94 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 13 | 48 | ||
| Accounting | 30 | 21 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 49 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 26 | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 36 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 34 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 32 | |||
| Communication, General | 31 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 31 | |||
| Social Work | 30 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 26 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 26 | |||
| Music, Other | 25 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 25 | |||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 24 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | |||
| Computer Science | 19 | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 21 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 20 | |||
| Nursing Education | 20 | |||
| School Psychology | 20 | |||
| Legal Studies | 16 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | |||
| Education, General | 14 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | |||
| History, General | 11 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 11 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | |||
| International Policy Analysis | 8 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Homeland Security | 6 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 5 | |||
| Graphic Design | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 3 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 53 | 1,444 | 777 | 25 |
Mercy College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 46% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercy College has published 1,569 scientific papers with 12,409 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 45 |
| 1992 | 11 | 41 |
| 1993 | 8 | 53 |
| 1994 | 19 | 32 |
| 1995 | 6 | 44 |
| 1996 | 13 | 67 |
| 1997 | 20 | 52 |
| 1998 | 12 | 52 |
| 1999 | 23 | 65 |
| 2000 | 20 | 73 |
| 2001 | 25 | 85 |
| 2002 | 24 | 92 |
| 2003 | 35 | 146 |
| 2004 | 43 | 172 |
| 2005 | 34 | 229 |
| 2006 | 37 | 216 |
| 2007 | 26 | 284 |
| 2008 | 35 | 275 |
| 2009 | 35 | 291 |
| 2010 | 48 | 312 |
| 2011 | 36 | 365 |
| 2012 | 45 | 437 |
| 2013 | 57 | 460 |
| 2014 | 64 | 546 |
| 2015 | 59 | 530 |
| 2016 | 69 | 541 |
| 2017 | 100 | 490 |
| 2018 | 57 | 610 |
| 2019 | 66 | 756 |
| 2020 | 91 | 883 |
| 2021 | 74 | 1074 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1106 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1103 |
Mercy College alumni
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Mark Zuckerberg
- Occupations
- patron of the artsentrepreneurchief executive officercomputer scientistphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the social media service Facebook, along with his Harvard roommates in 2004, and its parent company Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook, Inc.), of which he is executive chairman, chief executive officer and controlling shareholder.
-
Gabourey Sidibe
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Gabourey “Gabby” 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
- politicianhead teacherplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Jamaal Anthony Bowman is an American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 16th congressional district since 2021. The district covers the southern half of Westchester County, including Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Bowman's hometown of Yonkers, as well as a small portion of the Bronx.
-
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 | 874 |
| 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 |