Overview
Since 1950, Mercy University has been on a mission, bringing education to students in new ways, and making it our business to empower generations of learners. We help students break new ground, achieve forward momentum and create lasting impact that ripples beyond themselves, to their families and communities.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$14,281
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
988
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $22,106 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,106 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1692 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,789
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,659
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,800
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4069
74%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,659
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$43,319,672
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,423,113
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,798
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$226
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,073
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,106
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7891
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
566
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 988
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,615
Total Number of Undergrads
6,379
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
40
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
48
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
12%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
11%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mavericks
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
117
Total Female Athletes
120
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Mercy University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,600
Top 5 Cities
New York
Atlanta
Miami
Top 5 Employers
NYC Department of Education
Mercy College
Montefiore Health System
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$226
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIve talked to a lot of professors, fellow students and even sat in on a couple classes. It was wonderful they are small in number this allows you the opportunity to get to know your teachers and your fellow classmates and obtain the one on one help if you need it;
SHAUNTE from SAINT ALBANS, NY
Make sure that the school's environment fits your criteria. Make sure the school has your major. Think about if you want to dorm or not.
Sharon from Brooklyn, NY
Mercy college is great private college, the professors are understanding the classes are small i feel very comfortable here.
TIFFANY from BROOKLYN, NY
Great Surrounding. Friendly people. Good professors.
Diana from Yonkers, NY
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