77%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,140 |
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| Declined | + 1,477 |
| Total Received | 6,617 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Pace University | New York, NY |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY |
| Iona College | New Rochelle, NY |
| St. John's University | Queens, NY |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY |
| SAT | 2409 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2814 |
Mercy College, founded in 1950, is a private, multipurpose college. Its main 45-acre campus is located in Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County, 25 miles from New York City.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 10,099 |
| Established in | 1950 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) |
66 acres campus in Dobbs Ferry (population 11,093), 25 miles from New York City on the Hudson River; branch campuses in Bronx, Manhattan, and Yorktown Heights. Served by bus and commuter rail. Major airports serve the New York City metropolitan area.
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
| Application fee | $40 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Not used |
77%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,140 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,477 |
| Total Received | 6,617 |
Character/ personal qualities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
State residency
Deirdre Whitman
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 877 MERCY-GO
F: 914 674-7382
admissions@mercy.edu
| Tuition | $18,084 |
| Room | $8,050 |
| Board | $3,150 |
| Additional fees | $630 |
| Books & supplies | $1,524 |
| Total | $31,438 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $13,223 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,215 |
51%
$13,223
Need-based
| Federal | $16,591,738 |
| State | $8,956,637 |
| Institutional | $13,648,074 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $39,196,449 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $350,690 |
| Institutional | $4,639,962 |
| Other external | $204,558 |
| Total | $5,195,210 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Required of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
75%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Argentina Brazil Norway South Korea Sweden The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Dierdre Whitman
Vice President for Enrollment Management
877 637-2946
admissions@mercy.edu
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