What Mercy costs
Mercy University charges $22,880 a year in published tuition and fees, about $11,440 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $32,596 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,940 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Mercy
For fall 2024, Mercy University received 8,642 applications and admitted 7,418 students, and 1,064 enrolled as first-years.
What Mercy students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Mercy University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 332 |
| Business Administration and Management | 148 |
| Psychology | 138 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 93 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 72 |
| Social Sciences | 69 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 42 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 31 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Mercy
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York: about 6 miles away
- University of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, New York: about 8 miles away
- Iona University, New Rochelle, New York: about 8 miles away
- Manhattanville University, Purchase, New York: about 8 miles away
- SUNY at Purchase College, Purchase, New York: about 9 miles away
- Manhattan University, Riverdale, New York: about 9 miles away
Colleges like Mercy
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey: 6,036 undergraduates
- Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut: 5,373 undergraduates
- Adelphi University, Garden City, New York: 5,276 undergraduates
- Marist University, Poughkeepsie, New York: 5,182 undergraduates
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York: 6,488 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Mercy University's acceptance rate? 85.8% for fall 2024: 7,418 of 8,642 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Mercy University? $22,880 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Mercy University? About 5,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Mercy University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercy University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Mercy University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
