Overview

Mercy University is a University institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY  10522-1189
United States

Contact Mrs. Allison Gurdineer
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@mercy.edu
Phone: 877-MERCY-GO
Fax: 914-674-7382

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design
Music Technology
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,891

Applied

6,775

Accepted

6,379

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,302

Females Applied

4,684

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,589

Males Applied

2,091

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.28

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	Additional admissions criteria for some programs; please contact an admissions counselor for details

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		510	630
SAT Math		510	600
ACT Composite		21	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

21,980

Private

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

15,100

Room & board

10,850

Room only

Financial Aid

14,982

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,133

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,086

Avg. Loan Aid

5,121

Avg. Grant Aid

11,111

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

49.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,379

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	46.5%
Black or African American	24.94%
White or Caucasian	16.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	4.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	2.12%
Other	2.61%

Gender

Male (30.87%)

Female (69.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	11%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Founder's Day/Alumni Weekend, March Madness Tournament and Broadway Shows and Major League Baseball events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Model United Nations, Honors Club and 17 National Honor Societies, Mercy Gives Back, Maverick Society and ROTARACT Club for Community Volunteer Service

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

870

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 184

Part-time - 686

Male - 376

Female - 535