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Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,969

Acceptance Rate

86%

Graduation Rate

48%

Annual Tuition

$22,106

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Mercy University earn a median of $52,055 ten years after entry — 4% below the national median. Acceptance rate 85.5%, in-state tuition $22,106.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,539

Retention Rate

75%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$19,637

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Mercy University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 5,539. The university has a high acceptance rate of 85.5% and a retention rate of 75%. The graduation rate is 47.6%. The in-state tuition is $22,106, and 48.9% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings for Mercy University graduates is $44,344. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,969, and after ten years, the median earnings are $52,055. The median debt for graduates is $19,637.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$45k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 53% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Mercy University graduates earn a median of $44,344 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $44,969, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $52,055. The median debt for Mercy University graduates is $19,637. Nearly half of the students, 48.9%, receive financial aid.

Mercy University has a student body of 5,539 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 85.5% and a graduation rate of 47.6%. The retention rate is 75%. The in-state tuition cost is $22,106.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 422 / yr
Median Salary $65,385

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 384 / yr
Median Salary $137,806

Social Sciences, General

Graduates 190 / yr
Median Salary $36,726

Psychology, General

Graduates 165 / yr
Median Salary $48,315

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 139 / yr
Median Salary $46,408

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 111 / yr
Median Salary $63,434

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 85 / yr
Median Salary $34,472

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $56,693

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $72,491

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $80,613

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $78,675

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $59,035

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $135,885

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $113,653

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $67,880

Social Work

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $39,373

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $49,422

Biology, General

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $32,803

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $81,513

Bioethics/Medical Ethics

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $140,982

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $39,267

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $31,079

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $101,516

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $68,942

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Campus Location

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Mercy University is located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 85.5%.