Mercy University
Mercy University is a private research university in Dobbs Ferry, New York, serving roughly 5,735 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 85.84% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,055 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,880
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,072 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.84% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,735 89.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.71%
- Average ACT Score: 25
Mercy University: what the data shows
Common questions about Mercy University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mercy University?
Mercy University is located in Dobbs Ferry, NY (ZIP 10522).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Mercy University public or private?
Mercy University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Mercy University cost?
Published tuition: $22,880.
Average net price after aid: $14,072.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,974 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,598 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,056 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,725 |
| $110,001+ | $21,299 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $91,520.
How hard is it to get into Mercy University?
Admission rate: 85.84%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Mercy University?
Total enrollment: 5,735 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mercy University?
150%-time completion rate: 45.71%.
First-year retention: 75.7%.
What do graduates of Mercy University earn?
Median earnings: $44,969 six years after entry; $52,055 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,637.
50.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mercy University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,118 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (332 completions)
- CIP 520201 (248 completions)
- General Psychology (157 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (133 completions)
- CIP 519999 (93 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (72 completions)
- CIP 450101 (69 completions)
- CIP 510912 (55 completions)
- CIP 510203 (47 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mercy University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.84%; completion rate 45.71%; median earnings $52,055 at 10 years; net price $14,072. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$22,880
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mercy University was $22,880.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,072
2024 Value
In 2024 Mercy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,072.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,288 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,072 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$91,520 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mercy University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mercy University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mercy University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,576 | $17,576 | $15,121 |
| 2014 | $17,766 | $17,766 | $14,384 |
| 2015 | $18,076 | $18,076 | $16,682 |
| 2016 | $18,392 | $18,392 | $16,873 |
| 2017 | $18,714 | $18,714 | $16,685 |
| 2018 | $19,042 | $19,042 | $13,774 |
| 2019 | $19,594 | $19,594 | $14,281 |
| 2020 | $20,558 | $20,558 | $15,093 |
| 2021 | $20,734 | $20,734 | $14,211 |
| 2022 | $21,358 | $21,358 | $14,940 |
| 2023 | $22,106 | $22,106 | $15,770 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85.84% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mercy University in 2024 is 5,735 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.38% 100% Completion Time
45.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.38% of students graduating from Mercy University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mercy University.
Return on Investment
$19,637 Median Student Debt
$52,055 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
824.80% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mercy University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 332 completions
CIP 52.0201: 248 completions
General Psychology: 157 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 133 completions
CIP 51.9999: 93 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 72 completions
CIP 45.0101: 69 completions
CIP 51.0912: 55 completions
CIP 51.0203: 47 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,118 completions
Most popular programs at Mercy University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mercy University graduates.
About
Mercy University is a private non-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, offering 66 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,735 students. The admission rate is 85.84%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 25. The institution maintains a 45.71% graduation rate. Approximately 50.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, Mercy University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Mercy University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $22,880 and average net price is $14,072 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Mercy University?
The admission rate is 85.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Mercy University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Mercy University reports midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Mercy University earn?
Median earnings are $44,969 six years after entry and $52,055 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mercy University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mercy University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,637.
How big is Mercy University?
Total enrollment is about 5,735 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mercy University public or private?
Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Is Mercy University an HBCU?
No. Mercy University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mercy University a tribal college?
No. Mercy University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mercy University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mercy University reports 48.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mercy University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mercy University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.