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Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Mercy College
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.
Mercy College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mercy College was founded in 1950. The college currently enrolls around 8,615 students a year, including 6,379 undergrad students.
Mercy College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Mercy College. Mercy College admitted 86% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 6,775 out of 7,891 total applicants were accepted.
| Mercy College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
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Mercy College is located in the town of Dobbs Ferry, New York, in the suburbs of New York City.
If you want to see Mercy College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 87 to Dobbs Ferry, or book a flight to the nearest airport, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, Westchester County.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mercy College and Dobbs Ferry are like without leaving home.
College Info
Mercy College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mercy College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mercy College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Mercy College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1230
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
Reading SAT Range
510 - 630
Mercy College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$36,806
In State$36,806
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$21,236
$21,236
Fees
$870
$870
Housing
$14,700
$14,700
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Mercy College is like? There are approximately 8,615 students enrolled at Mercy College, including 6,379 undergraduate students and 2,236 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from NY and 7% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time25%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,615
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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