MERCY UNIVERSITY

INFO

Country:United States
Location:Dobbs Ferry, New York
Airport:John F. Kennedy International Airport
School type:Private
Admissions level:
  • Undergraduate – Direct
  • Graduate – Direct
Rankings & Recognition:
One of Best Universities in the North

(US News & World Report 2023)

Key facts:
  • A private liberal arts college
  • Student population: 10,557 from 49 nations
  • 90 programs from 5 schools: Business, Liberal Arts, Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Health & Natural Sciences including 9 STEM programs
  • 3 campuses in the New York City area: Dobbs Ferry, New York City and Bronx
  • Great learning experience in “the Big Apple” with affordable tuition.
  • Turbo Flex is a free, one-month intensive program preparing students to earn their MBAs in one year
  • PACT (Personalized Achievement Contract) Program: From the first day until your graduation, you will be assigned a PACT Mentor who help you with the entire college experience. In 2010, the American Council on Education (ACE) included PACT as an innovation in higher education in their report to the White House

Why this school?

MERCY UNIVERSITY

Mercy University is a renowned institution known for diversity, affordability and a mouth-watering mix of liberal arts and professional degree programs, all delivered New York, one of the most vibrant cities in the world packed with limitless possibilities.

Mercy University has three campuses including Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, and Bronx. The newest campus, Manhattan sits at the electric center of the city, with the Rockefeller Center, Broadway, Central Park, and Times Square are within walking distance.

With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, six schools, and a multi-campus structure, Mercy has been focused on transformational strategies including the implementation evidence-based practices to increase rates of academic achievement for all students, intrusive advising through the PACT mentoring program, introductory courses redesigned with academic supports, and career-focused curricular.

Scholarships

  • Undergraduate: $1,500 – $4,000/year
  • Graduate: $3,000 – $6,000 (For School of Business only)

Costs

Tuition:

  • Undergraduate: $22,000/year
  • Graduate: 19,000/year

Room & Board: $16,300/year

Entry requirements

Level Undergraduate

(Direct Admission)

Graduate 

(Direct Admission)

Transcript GPA 2.5+ GPA 3.0+
Transcript evaluation No No
English proficiency IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 71+ IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 80+
Standardized test:

  • Undergraduate: SAT/ACT
  • Graduate: GMAT/GRE
No No
Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc. Music Production and Recording Arts Varies by program.

For details, please see Graduate Admission – Requirements

Resume No Yes
Personal statement No Yes
Recommendation letter No Yes
Application fee $40 $40

Programs

ALL PROGRAMS

Undergraduate:

  • Business: Accounting (General, Management, Public), Business (Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sports Management).
  • Computing: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity.
  • Arts & Design: Design & Animation (Animation, Graphic Design), Media Studies (Film and Culture, Journalism, Radio and TV Production), Music Production and Recording Arts.
  • Health & Human Services: Clinical Laboratory Science, Exercise Science, Health Science, Behavioral Science.
  • Sciences: Biology (General Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Sciences), Mathematics.
  • Social Sciences & Education: International Relations and Diplomacy, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology.

Graduate: 

  • Business: MBA (Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resources, Managerial Analytics, Management, Marketing), Business Analytics, Public Accounting.
  • Computing: Computer Science (Software Development, Data Science), Cybersecurity.
  • Social Sciences & Education: Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, School Psychology.

Application deadlines

  • Fall intake: June 1
  • Spring intake: November 1

*MBA programs also have Winter and Summer intakes.

Location

Dobbs Ferry is situated on the eastern bank of the Hudson River and boasts stunning views of the Palisades. The area is known for its charming downtown area, which is home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops. It also has several parks and recreational areas, including Gould Park and Waterfront Park, which offer residents and visitors alike plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and fishing. All in all, Dobbs Ferry, New York is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.