Mercy University (Mercy)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Dobbs Ferry, NY that costs an average of $15,093 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$15,093
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,532

Private nonprofitLarge suburb5,735 undergraduates

Cost of Mercy

Total cost of attendance (per year)$34,607
Tuition and fees, in-state$23,650
Housing and food (on campus)$15,750
Books and supplies$1,690
Average net price after aid$15,093

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,327
$30,001–48,000$13,062
$48,001–75,000$14,965
$75,001–110,000$18,538
$110,001+$22,764

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Mercy's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate86%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$49,305
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,532
Rank in New York (earnings)95th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,500
Typical monthly loan payment$267 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants52%
Students with federal loans46%

Majors and programs at Mercy

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (38)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions28$116,152$25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing650$103,248$24,999
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences—$60,631$31,000
Computer and Information Sciences—$55,330—
Business Administration, Management and Operations316$51,254$22,471
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management41$50,576$28,000
Human Services34$49,916—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities48$49,815$31,000
Accounting and Related Services64$48,423$24,000
English Language and Literature39$45,168$25,000
Social Work51$44,745$16,300
Criminal Justice and Corrections143$42,997$22,875
Non-Professional Legal Studies25$41,535$21,375
Biology86$41,054$21,873
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other195$40,769$25,500
Behavioral Sciences6$40,228$23,000
Psychology263$38,338$22,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness34$32,572$25,933
Communication and Media Studies43$24,261$23,000
Music22$20,606—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services20——
Computer Science25——
Design and Applied Arts2——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences6——
History22——
Homeland Security1——
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other———
Information Science/Studies11——
International Relations and National Security Studies12——
Mathematics15——
Public Policy Analysis8——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication20——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6——
Social Sciences156——
Sociology11——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods90——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians38——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Homeland Security———

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services31$41,731$20,500
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Human Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities48——

Master's degree programs (25)

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$85,511$90,457

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions58——

Graduate certificate programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language36$101,022—
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education9——
Educational Administration and Supervision8——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———
Special Education and Teaching10——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas39——

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About Mercy

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDobbs Ferry, NY
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates5,735
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitemercy.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercy's acceptance rate?

Mercy University admits 86% of applicants.

How much does Mercy cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $34,607 a year (tuition and fees: $23,650). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,093 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,327.

How much do Mercy graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,532 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 95th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions ($116,152 a year after graduation).

What is Mercy's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.