Mercy University
tuition & fees
$22,880
graduate tuition & fees
$19,620
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
8,991
online students
1,965
Number of Programs
92
Financial Aid Amount
$13,584
Graduation Rate
46%
Mercy University is a Private, 4 years college located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mercy ranked 48th in New York Colleges and 19th in Federal Region II.
It has a total enrollment of 8,991 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Mercy's acceptance rate is 85.84% last year (undergraduate school).
Mercy University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Mercy University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 |
| Phone | 800-637-2969 |
| WEB | https://www.mercy.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/military |
| Athletic | www.mercy.edu/about-mercy/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.mercy.edu/student-affairs/access |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mercy University is 85.84% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.34%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85.84 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.34 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mercy's 2025 tuition & fees is $22,880 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.50% compared to the last year's rate ($22,106).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,620. The graduate tuition increased by 3.48% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $22,880 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,620 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 8,991 students have enrolled at Mercy (2024-2025). Among them, 1,965 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mercy has 6,774 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,217 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,991 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,774 |
| Graduate Students | 2,217 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,965 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mercy offers 92 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 45 out of the 92 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mercy
| Number of programs | 92 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 45 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |