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How to Get Into Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Mercy University Admissions Statistics

86%
Acceptance Rate
5,735
Undergrads
46%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Mercy University

The bar here is clear

Mercy University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Mercy University fits.

Mercy University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $40
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Mercy University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $32,596
Tuition & fees $22,880
Room & board (on campus) $15,250
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $14,072

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $11,974
$30-48k $12,598
$48-75k $15,056
$75-110k $17,725
$110k+ $21,299
50%
Students receiving Pell Grants
46%
Students taking federal loans
76%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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