Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Mercy College is 85.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.71%. 2,589 men and 5,302 women applied to Mercy and 2,091 men and 4,684 women students were accepted.
Among them, 332 men and 597 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mercy.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Mercy
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,8912,5895,30200
Admitted6,7752,0914,68400
Enrolled92933259700
Acceptance Rate 85.86%80.76%88.34%--
Yield 13.71%15.88%12.75%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 35 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 5 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mercy.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 570 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Mercy. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Mercy College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Mercy
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102011201230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510570630
SAT Math510550600
ACT Composite212325
ACT Math212223
ACT English222325
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 929 first-year students enrolled in Mercy. The proportion of full-time students is 98.17% and part-time students is 1.83%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.74% and women students is 64.26%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Mercy.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Mercy
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total92933259700
Full-time91232858400
Part-time1741300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Mercy. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mercy College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Mercy Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Mercy College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mercy.
Admission Information for Applying to Mercy
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://www.mercy.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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