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%).