Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Mercy University

Mercy University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Dobbs Ferry, NY, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 5,735 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 46% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,055.

86%

Acceptance

$14,072

Net price

5,735

Enrollment

46%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,072

Average net price

$22,880

In-state tuition

$22,880

Out-of-state tuition

$15,250

Room & board

$1,690

Books & supplies

$32,596

Total cost of attendance

50%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$19,637

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,974

$30–48K

$12,598

$48–75K

$15,056

$75–110K

$17,725

$110K+

$21,299

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing37.0%

Business16.4%

Psychology11.8%

Social Sciences4.9%

Criminal Justice4.6%

Communications4.0%

Computer Science3.9%

Education3.2%

Biology2.4%

English1.8%

After Graduation

$52,055

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,969

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,862

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,735

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

68% women

32% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

49%

Black

26%

White

15%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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