About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Anne Gilligan-Evans
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Assistant Vice President of Admissions
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Phone
1-877-637-2946
Email
admissions@mercy.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Waterfront campus on the Hudson River
New State-of-the-Art Library
Victory Cafe
Music and Recording Studio
School of Business State-of-Art Trading Floor
New State-of-the-Art Library
Victory Cafe
Music and Recording Studio
School of Business State-of-Art Trading Floor
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Madison Square Garden
Times Square
Central Park
Empire State Building
Broadway Shows
Major League Baseball Events, Six Flags Theme Park, NBA Games
Times Square
Central Park
Empire State Building
Broadway Shows
Major League Baseball Events, Six Flags Theme Park, NBA Games
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
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On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Contact Email Address for Visit
athletics@mercy.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Metro-North Train, public buses, JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Westchester County Airport, Taxi
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,471
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average HS GPA: 3.19
GPA Breakdown
10%
4.0
7%
3.75 - 3.99
11%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
32%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
940 - 1180
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 27
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
960
with Terminal Degree
195
578
Women
382
Men
358
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
48%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agriculture, General.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Public Relations/Image Management.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Homeland Security.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
International Policy Analysis.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Graphic Design.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Brian Sweeney
Coach, Cleveland Guardians
Meisha Ross-Porter
President and CEO, The Bronx Community Foundation
Cynthia Delfino
President and CEO, YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester
William "Mookie" Wilson
Former NY Mets Center Fielder
Rep. Jamall Bowman
U.S. Representative, New York?s 16th Congressional District
Walter Anderson
Retired Chairman and CEO, Parade Publications, Playwright
Dr. Paul Broadie II
President, Santa Fe College
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
48%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,404
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,531
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,144
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,698
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$19,920
Required Fees
$814
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,676
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,072
Transportation for Commuters
$1,646
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,650
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,505
Foreign Countries Represented
44
Demographics
4.80%
Asian
25.60%
Black
44.40%
Hispanic
16.77%
Caucasian
4.47%
Unknown
1.72%
International
70% female
30% male
7% are out of state
78% are full time
22% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
9%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
22%
Campus Environment
Village
96/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of ACCESSibility
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Sara Venezian
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
39
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Mavericks)
4 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Lacrosse
Soccer
Basketball
Lacrosse
Soccer
Women's Sports (Mavericks)
6 Sports
Basketball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
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