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Mercy College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Dobbs Ferry, NY

$19,578

Avg tuition

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About Mercy College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Mercy College is a medium-sized private college located on a suburban campus in Dobbs Ferry, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,080, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The college offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,578.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

82% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

10k

Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

38%

White

24%

Black

24%

Unknown

5%

Asian

5%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

73%

Socio-economic diversity

73% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

35

Total Online Enrollment

8,280

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 17% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 42% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 57% online

Master's Check Bold 52% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,578 $19,578
Graduate $16,686 $16,686

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,652
On-campus room and board $14,650
On-campus other expenses $3,292
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,768
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,622
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,622

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $39,172 $39,172
Off-campus without family $33,620 $33,620
Off-campus with family $24,852 $24,852

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

73%

State Grant Aid

67%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

73%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,278
State Grant Aid $4,102
Institution Grant Aid $7,209
Pell Grant Aid $4,767

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC