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Mercy University

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Mercy

Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522

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Health sciencesSuburban

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Mercy University is a private institution in Dobbs Ferry with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,055 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,770.

Established

1950

Motto

Latin: Inserviendo consumere

Mascot

Maverick or Mav

Type

Private research university

Conference

Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division II

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85%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

5,539Students

15:1Student:Faculty

48%Grad Rate

$52,055Earnings 10yr

$15,770Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mercy University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,106

Room & Board$14,700

Books & Supplies$1,692

Total Cost of Attendance$32,391

Average Net Price$15,770

Median Debt at Graduation$19,637

Monthly Payment (10yr)$208

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,092

$30–48K$14,487

$48–75K$17,042

$75–110K$20,273

$110K+$23,124

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,770

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (83)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

5,539

Gender Split

68% / 32%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%

Black 24%

Hispanic 49%

Asian 5%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%

Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,969

8 Years$49,047

10 Years$52,055

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$42,600

Men

$49,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•History The college was founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy.
•Mercy became a four-year institution offering programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in 1961.
•Mercy first received accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education by the end of that decade.
•In 2011, Mercy College absorbed the buildings and facilities of Our Lady of Victory Academy.
•In 2016, Mercy College opened a new $32 million, 100,000-square-foot residence hall, a 5,000-square-foot fitness center and a Starbucks Cafe and convenience store on its Dobbs Ferry campus.

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Source: Wikipedia