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Since 1950, Mercy University has been on a mission, bringing education to students in new ways, and making it our business to empower generations of learners. We help students break new ground, achieve forward momentum and create lasting impact that ripples beyond themselves, to their families and communities.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
6,482
Undergraduates
2,159
Men - 33.3%
4,324
Women - 66.7%
2,236
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 8,581 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.38
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$40,704
Tuition and Fees
$22,136
Room and Board
$15,100
Average Percent of Need Met
50%
Average Freshman Award
$17,133
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,798
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
227
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Dobbs Ferry Population
11,059
Nearest Metropolitan Area
New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
12% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
5%
Black/African-American
24.6%
Hispanic/Latino
50.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
15.6%
Unknown
2.3%
International Students
2.1%
First-Year Students Returning
75.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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