Mercy University
Mercy
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
38
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (83)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment