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Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Dobbs Ferry, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math530 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite25 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,317
Earnings 5yr: $153,146
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,972
Earnings 5yr: $133,653
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,609
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,180
Earnings 5yr: $125,289
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,232
Earnings 5yr: $125,187
Debt: $35,500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,519
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,554
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,089
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,632
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,505
Earnings 5yr: $100,265
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,854
Earnings 5yr: $81,790
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,407
Earnings 5yr: $89,121
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,952
Earnings 5yr: $74,765
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,625
Earnings 5yr: $81,212
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,517
Earnings 5yr: $82,516
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,435
Earnings 5yr: $74,210
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,548
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,974
Earnings 5yr: $69,231
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,587
Earnings 5yr: $65,066
Debt: $27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,332
Earnings 5yr: $74,200
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,072
In-State Tuition$22,880
Out-of-State Tuition$22,880
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
50%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
40%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,969
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,055
Completion Signals
46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$43,275
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