Mercy Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 85.84%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $22,880
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Mercy:
- Total Enrollment: 8,991, including 1,965 online students
- 6,774 Undergraduate, 2,217 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.1% men, 69.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 92 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 45 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 37 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Mercy Overview
Mercy University (Mercy) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Mercy's tuition & fees is $22,880 for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,584.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,991 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Mercy's acceptance rate is 85.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.34%.
Mercy ranked 33rd in New York Colleges rankings. Mercy University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mercy University is $22,880. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,620.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $23,681 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,303.
| Undergraduate | $22,880 |
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| Graduate | $19,620 |
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| Undergraduate | $23,681 |
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| Graduate | $20,303 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Mercy University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Mercy
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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