Mercy College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	800
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Mercy College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Mercy College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mercy College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mercy College is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Mercy College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mercy College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,734

Cost of attendance at Mercy College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,734

Cost of attendance at Mercy College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Mercy College received on average $14,418 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,418

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	721	73%	$5,270	$3,799,757
Other Federal Grant	721	73%	$5,421	$3,908,257
State Grant/Scholarships	629	64%	$3,797	$2,388,415
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	939	95%	$7,820	$7,342,980
Total Grant & Scholarships	946	96%	$14,418	$13,639,652

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mercy College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mercy College students is 49.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.1%.

49.6%

asian 56.8% 21 students
African American 43.9% 68 students
white 58.9% 145 students
unknown 42.6% 46 students
hispanic 46.9% 166 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball East Coast Conference
Basketball East Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mercy College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mercy College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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