Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, New York |
| Online | mercy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated along the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, New York, approximately 20 miles north of Manhattan, Mercy College operates its main campus on 66 acres of scenic waterfront property. The college, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1950, maintains additional campus locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Yorktown Heights. Mercy College functions as a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools, with notable strengths in business, education, health sciences, and cybersecurity. The main campus features modern academic buildings, traditional residence halls, a sports complex, and the Victory Hall athletic facility, which supports the Division II Mercy Mavericks athletic programs. While many students commute, the college maintains several residence halls on the Dobbs Ferry campus to accommodate residential students, with apartment-style housing options available for upperclassmen.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mercy is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Mercy College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#843 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#525 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#86 in Best Colleges in New York
#56 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#158 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1230 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,692 |
| Other Fees | $840 |
| Room and Board | $14,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,462 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,712 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 30% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193016 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College.
Current students may use the Mercy College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024