Mercy University

https://www.mercy.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,980

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,200

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.8%

8,642 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,991

68.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.4%

398 Graduates

About

Mercy University is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mercy University were Registered Nursing (332 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (148 degrees), and General Psychology (138 degrees).

In 2024, 2,118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercy University. 74.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (762 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (584 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercy University is $21,980, which is $−2,020 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercy University is $21,980, which is $2,020 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,200.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Mercy University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,980

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mercy University was $21,980. The cost of tuition at Mercy University is $−2,020 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mercy University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,200

2024 Value

9.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Mercy University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,200. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mercy University grew by 9.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercy University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,170

Room and Board

$1,692

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercy University was of $12,170 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.51% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,692. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mercy University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Mercy University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.9% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercy University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Mercy University received 8,642 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.711% annual growth. Out of those 8,642 applicants, 7,418 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,991 students enrolled at Mercy University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mercy University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,418

Accepted Out of 8,642

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercy University was 85.8% (7,418 admissions from 8,642 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.711%, while admissions grew by 1.15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mercy University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Mercy University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mercy University had a total enrollment of 8,991 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mercy University is 6,137 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,854. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Mercy University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercy University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 5.12% Asian, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mercy University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.8%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercy University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,991 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercy University is 6,137 and the part-time enrollment is 2,854. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Mercy University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercy University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercy University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Mercy University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercy University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,888 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,188 enrolled students
White
1,851 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercy University is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% Black or African American, 20.6% White, 5.12% Asian, 2.04% Two or More Races, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 129 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,048 more women than men received degrees from Mercy University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercy University is hispanic or latino (762 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (584 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mercy University is Registered Nursing (332 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (148 degrees) and General Psychology (138 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercy University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (367 degrees awarded), Psychology (178 degrees), and Health (768 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,708,087 people), Registered nurses (1,610,081 people), Secondary school teachers (573,571 people), Education administrators (356,125 people), and Other managers (353,010 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy University in 2024 are Education (367 degrees awarded), Psychology (178 degrees), Health (768 degrees), English (34 degrees), and Protective Services (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mercy University are Education (367 degrees awarded), Psychology (178 degrees), Health (768 degrees), English (34 degrees), and Protective Services (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,455,696 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,931,026 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (652,705 people), Outpatient care centers (517,408 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (465,610 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercy University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
17 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Mercy University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mercy University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

535

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,583

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 535 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy University, which is 0.338 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,583).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercy University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.02 times more than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.78 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Mercy University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Mercy University is Female and White (64.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
762 degrees awarded
White
584 degrees awarded
Black or African American
447 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercy University is hispanic or latino (762 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (584 degrees).

1.84% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
912 degrees awarded
White Female
884 degrees awarded
White Female
874 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercy University is white female (912 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (884 degrees).

Operations

Mercy University has an endowment valued at nearly $337M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.5M (8.18%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Mercy University had a total salary expenditure of 165M. Mercy University employs 99 Assistant professors, 68 Associate professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at Mercy University are Female Assistant professor (71), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy University are: Management, with 193 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 117 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees.

Endowment

$337M

2024 Endowment

3.29%

growth from 2023

Mercy University has an endowment valued at about $337M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercy University grew 3.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $291M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mercy University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.01M - Federal
$2.91M - State
$13.3k - Local

As of 2024, Mercy University received $9.01M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.91M from state grants and contracts, and $13.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$72.6M

2024 Salaries

3.01%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Mercy University paid a median of $72.6M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 3.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.01% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2024, Mercy University paid a total of $20.2M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy University were Management with 193 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 117 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees.

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