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Mercy University Teaching Programs

Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Mercy University Rankings

Mercy has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#198 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic

Where Is Mercy University?

Contact information for Mercy are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Phone:	8006372969
Website:	www.mercy.edu/
Admissions:	www.mercy.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Mercy?

You can apply to Mercy online at: https://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

Mercy is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mercy

These are the things Mercy considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mercy?

Mercy maintains an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Mercy vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,129	2,598	83%
Women	5,509	4,816	87%

Can I Afford Mercy University?

The average net price after aid at Mercy is $15,770. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$21,980
In-State Fees	$900
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,980
Out-of-State Fees	$900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Mercy receive some form of financial aid (1,155 students).

Nearly 71% of students at Mercy receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,584 per student.

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,738.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Mercy undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,434 per year.

Mercy University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,026 students enrolled at Mercy. Mercy is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,539 undergraduate students at Mercy, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercy University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	249
Black or African American	1,412
Hispanic	2,647
White	902
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	110
Non-Resident	132

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mercy are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	968
New Jersey	18
Connecticut	17
Pennsylvania	6
Massachusetts	5

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mercy University Graduate Student Diversity

2,292 of Mercy’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mercy, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercy University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	160
Black or African American	479
Hispanic	676
White	770
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	105

Online Learning at Mercy University

Mercy offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,181 undergraduate students at Mercy took at least one online class — of those, 716 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 968 students took at least one online class and 1,249 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Mercy University

The following teaching programs are offered at Mercy, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	42	132	—	175
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	37	—	60
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	12	—	37
Education, General	—	24	—	24
Special Education and Teaching	—	16	—	23
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	23	—	23
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	12	—	17
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	—	—	8

Academic Programs at Mercy University

Mercy offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mercy maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.