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Mercy University

Mercy University is a medium, private institution located in Dobbs Ferry, ny. Mercy University offers undergraduate degrees in 82 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
6,774 undergraduates
$22,106 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mercy University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 85.8%
SAT score average 1124
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.29
Application fee $40
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mercy University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Social Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $22,106
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,700
Books & supplies $1,692
Other expenses $3,940
Cost of attendance* $42,438
Average financial aid package $16,605
Estimated cost $25,833 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,106
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,700
Books & supplies $1,692
Other expenses $3,940
Cost of attendance* $42,438
Average financial aid package $16,605
Estimated cost $25,833 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mercy University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,774, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

8,991

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
24%
Hispanic American %
43%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mercy University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
8776372946
https://www.mercy.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mercy University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mercy University?

Mercy University is located in Dobbs Ferry, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Mercy University? 

The acceptance rate for Mercy University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Mercy University?

The average high school GPA for Mercy University students was 3.29.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mercy University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mercy University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $169,752.

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