Mercy College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2951 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 830 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 762 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 73 of 1 | In Dobbs Ferry |
| # 723 of 100 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
86%
Enrollment
9,942
Average SAT
1,178
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$15,200 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
6,774
Graduates
2,217
Male:Female Ratio
30:70
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 8,642 | 3,129 | 5,509 |
| Admissions | 7,418 | 2,598 | 4,816 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,040 | 355 | 684 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 21% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 43% |
| â– Black or African American | 24% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Mercy College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Mercy College majors
Mercy College has granted 29 associate degrees across 2 programs, 1,238 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 757 master's across 33 programs, and 25 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercy College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 332 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 148 | 100 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 138 | 19 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 42 | 91 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | - | 93 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 72 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 69 | - | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | - | 55 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 11 | 36 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | - | 27 | 18 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | - | 41 | - |
| Accounting | - | 29 | 9 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | - | 38 | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 35 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 18 | 16 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 34 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 31 | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 14 | 11 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | - | 25 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | 8 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | - | 25 |
| Education, General | - | - | 24 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 23 | - |
| Communication, General | - | 22 | - | - |
| Nursing Education | - | - | 21 | - |
| School Psychology | - | - | 21 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | - | 20 | - |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | - | 19 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | - | 18 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 18 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 17 | - | - |
| Legal Studies | - | 17 | - | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | - | 17 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | - | 16 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | - | 16 | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 14 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | - | 13 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 12 | - | - |
| Music, Other | - | 12 | - | - |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 | - | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | - | 12 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | - | 10 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | - | 9 | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | - | 9 | - | - |
| International Policy Analysis | - | 8 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | - | - | 7 | - |
| History, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | - | 7 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | - | 5 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Behavioral Sciences | - | 4 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 4 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 4 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 4 | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | - | - | 2 | - |
| General Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Physics Teacher Education | - | - | 1 | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 29 | 1,238 | 757 | 25 |
Publications & Citations
Mercy College has published 1,754 scientific papers with 18,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. Stan Jefferson
1962-. (aged 64)
baseball player
Stanley Jefferson is an American former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds from 1986 to 1991.
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2. Garvin Alston
1971-. (aged 55)
baseball player
Garvin James Alston Sr. is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Wei Chuan Dragons. After retiring from playing, he entered coaching and previously served as the pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins. He most recently served as the...
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3. Olivia Peguero
1961-. (aged 65)
sculptor
painter
botanical illustrator
Olivia Peguero is a Dominican and American contemporary landscape and botanical painter and sculptor. Painting most of the year in the Dominican Republic and Florida, she is known for producing all of her studies and the majority of her finished pieces en plein air. Unlike many other Dominican artists, her works are created in oil paint, using a more traditional...
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4. Leopoldo Minaya
1963-. (aged 63)
poet
Leopoldo Minaya is a Dominican-American poet. He is a member of the Generation of 1980 literary movement in the Dominican Republic. He won the 2001 Miguel de Cervantes Cultural Association Award. His works have been published by various Spanish and Dominican publications. Minaya has a doctorate in law from the University of Santo Domingo and took graduate studies in urban...
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All 11 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Mercy
Founded
1952
Motto
Inserviendo consumereTo be consumed in service
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May)
Total staff
917
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
555 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522 United States
City Population
12,000
Phone
8006372969
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