MERCY COLLEGE
- 555 Broadway
- Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
- OPEID College Code: 00277200
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- General Phone: (800) 637-2969
- President: Kimberly R. Cline
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,673
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Mercy College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.mercy.edu
- Mission Statement
- Mercy College is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Mercy College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mercy.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 865 | 1,719 | 2,584 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 529 (61%) | 1,016 (59%) | 1,545 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 268 (51%) | 506 (50%) | 774 (50%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 61% | 69% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,362 | $4,129 | $3,396 | $5,295 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Number in Default | 133 | 100 | 138 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,312 | 2,493 | 3,295 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $16,490 | $15,470 | $14,170 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,490 | $15,470 | $14,170 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,490 | $15,470 | $14,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,260 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,812 | $10,588 | $9,820 |
| Other Expenses | $2,634 | $2,218 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,032 | $4,630 | $4,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,772 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,772 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,256 | $29,536 | $26,190 |
| In-State | $31,256 | $29,536 | $26,190 |
| Out of State | $31,256 | $29,536 | $26,190 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,742 | $24,132 | $21,970 |
| In-State | $27,742 | $24,132 | $21,970 |
| Out of State | $27,742 | $24,132 | $21,970 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $20,710 | $19,502 | $17,570 |
| In-State | $20,710 | $19,502 | $17,570 |
| Out of State | $20,710 | $19,502 | $17,570 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,673 Undergraduate: 5,919 Graduate: 3,754
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,672 Female: 7,001
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,950 Female: 3,969
- Graduate Gender Male: 722 Female: 3,032
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,386 Part-Time: 4,287
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,103 Part-Time: 1,816
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,283 Part-Time: 2,471
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 118 | 1% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,308 | 24% |
| Asian | 322 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2,394 | 25% |
| White | 3,139 | 32% |
| Unknown | 1,360 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 216 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,189 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,051 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,569 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,913 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,151 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 848 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,141 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 554 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 34 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,171 | 508 | 663 |
| Faculty Status | 783 | 186 | 597 |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 821 | 224 | 597 |
| Primarily Instruction | 821 | 224 | 597 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 150 | 150 | - |
| Other Professionals | 137 | 101 | 36 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 63 | 33 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 63 | 33 | 30 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,000 (125) | $77,667 (57) | $72,765 (68) |
| Professor | $90,143 (30) | $90,457 (18) | $89,672 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $74,675 (43) | $78,777 (18) | $71,722 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,788 (48) | $67,350 (19) | $66,420 (29) |
| Instructor | $56,053 (3) | $50,580 (2) | $67,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,034 (68) | $64,084 (27) | $80,587 (41) |
| Professor | $94,311 (5) | $102,010 (2) | $89,179 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $90,911 (20) | $74,532 (8) | $101,830 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,141 (35) | $55,361 (15) | $68,976 (20) |
| Instructor | $66,825 (8) | $49,782 (2) | $72,506 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,918 (193) | $69,556 (84) | $70,196 (109) |
| Professor | $88,289 (35) | $89,758 (20) | $86,331 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $74,583 (63) | $73,302 (26) | $75,482 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,410 (83) | $57,621 (34) | $62,345 (49) |
| Instructor | $55,052 (11) | $45,656 (4) | $60,421 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $804,447 | $384,344 | $420,103 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 206 | 117 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 193 | 114 | 79 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Lacrosse | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Soccer | 42 | 28 | 14 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $7,576 | $6,810 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,125 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 22%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 27% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 36% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 14% |
| 6 Years | 17% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
