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Mercy University Trade Programs

Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Mercy University?

Get in touch with Mercy are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Phone:	8006372969
Website:	www.mercy.edu/
Admissions:	www.mercy.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Mercy?

You can apply to Mercy online at: https://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

Mercy is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mercy

These are the things Mercy looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mercy?

Mercy has an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Mercy can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,129	2,598	83%
Women	5,509	4,816	87%

Can I Afford Mercy University?

The average net price after aid at Mercy is $15,770. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$21,980
In-State Fees	$900
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,980
Out-of-State Fees	$900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 18% of students at Mercy receive some form of financial aid (1,155 students).

About 71% of students at Mercy receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,584 per student.

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,738.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Mercy undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,434 per year.

Mercy University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,026 students enrolled at Mercy, all undergraduate. Mercy is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,539 undergraduate students at Mercy, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercy University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	249
Black or African American	1,412
Hispanic	2,647
White	902
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	110
Non-Resident	132

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mercy are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	968
New Jersey	18
Connecticut	17
Pennsylvania	6
Massachusetts	5

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Mercy University

Mercy offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

5,181 undergraduate students at Mercy took at least one online class — of those, 716 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Mercy University

Mercy offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mercy maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.