

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA
3.33
Average Rating
With campus overlooking the Hudson River, Mercy College is a 4-year private school in the New York City metro area and a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Mercy hosts schools of Business, Education, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 90 academic programs. For students who wish to learn in a new culture, Mercy holds study abroad agreements with numerous universities throughout Europe and Asia and the college sponsors several faculty-led short term abroad programs. To provide a break from campus life, New York City is a short train ride away.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
91%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
1%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 988
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,547
Total Number of Undergrads
7,080
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
61%
20-39 Students
37%
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $20,378
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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. | $20,378
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$14,650
|
Books and Supplies | $1652
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
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.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,228
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,354
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,368
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.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,250
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
29%
US National: 44%
71%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
48
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
12%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mavericks
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Atlanta
Miami
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,600
What Students Are Saying
3.33
Average Rating
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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