by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,080 undergraduates in 2020, Mercy College is a private college located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Mercy College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mercy College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mercy College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Mercy College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mercy College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Mercy College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mercy College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mercy College for Veterans Guide.
Mercy College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 7,080 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,699 (80.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,381 (19.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,699 | 1,381 | 7,080 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mercy College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mercy College #1612 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mercy College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mercy College Diversity Guide.
Mercy College has a total of 226 student athletes, 113 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,122,103 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,119,103 |
| Net | $3,000 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mercy College Athletics