Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Mercy College is a private institution established in 1950 with suburban setting located at Dobbs Ferry. Its tuition and fees are $19,042 (2018-19). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,864. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#23 in Safest College in New York
Setting
Suburban
Location Dobbs Ferry, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1950
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
6,864 Undergraduates
Website http://www.mercy.edu

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$38,200
Cost of Attendance
$16,246
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $19,042
Outstate Tuition Fee $19,042
Room and Board Fees $14,400
$37,000 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

79% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Paper based application

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant is from a English-speaking country or has taken the SAT received a 500 or better on the Critical Reading section or has completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) English B Standard Level (SL) and received a score of a 4 or better, or has an 80%/B average in English B HL/SL at the time of application or has taken the AP English Composition and Literature Exam and received a score of 3 or better

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,270 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$12,472 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $38,200
96% Students with need received Financial Aid
55% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Mercy Scholars Program
Total Worth Tuition, books and required fees
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen from US high school
Minimum Criteria Show determination and perseverance in the face of challenges and purposeful and meaningful commitment to others through participation in volunteer/community service activities
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Honors Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen from US high school
Minimum Criteria High school average of 95 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustees Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen from US high school
Minimum Criteria High school average of 87 to 89.9
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Athletics Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details For men, teams include: baseball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse and for women, teams include: basketball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, field hockey and volleyball
National and Community Service Program
Total Worth $4,725 a year
Details Student can work before, during or after college and the funds can be used either to pay current educational expenses or to repay federal student loans. Only high school graduates or those students with a GED may participate
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Students

6,864 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
73% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
42% Students graduate within 6 years