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Mercy Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 70%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Mercy are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Mercy University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Mercy University students
Race Percent of Students
White
27%
Black
23%
Hispanic
35%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 42%

There are 132% more female students than male students enrolled at Mercy University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mercy has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Mercy University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
30%
Women
70%
Enrollment by gender for Mercy University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,709
Women
6,282

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 9%

Mercy draws 91 percent of students from New York, 6 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Mercy University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
91%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,656 per year

75% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

8,991
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.4%
Part-time undergraduates 18.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193016.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026