Mercy College

https://www.mercy.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,920

1.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,027

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.81%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.8%

6,471 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,772

70.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.7%

442 Graduates

About

Mercy College is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mercy College were Registered Nursing (471 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (188 degrees), and General Psychology (155 degrees).

In 2021, 2,701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercy College. 74.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (850 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (717 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College is $19,920, which is $−3,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College is $19,920, which is $−3,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,027.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending Mercy College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mercy College was $19,920. The cost of tuition at Mercy College is $−3,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mercy College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,027

2021 Value

4.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mercy College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,027. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mercy College grew by 4.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercy College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,709

Room and Board

$1,652

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercy College was of $11,709 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.72% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,652. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.98% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mercy College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Mercy College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercy College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.81%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mercy College was 1.81%, which represents 47 out of the 2590 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mercy College received 6,471 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 6,471 applicants, 5,551 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,772 students enrolled at Mercy College in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mercy College has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,551

Accepted Out of 6,471

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercy College was 85.8% (5,551 admissions from 6,471 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.7%, while admissions declined by −6.53%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mercy College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Mercy College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mercy College had a total enrollment of 8,772 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College is 6,216 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,556. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at Mercy College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercy College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24% Black or African American, 23.1% White, 5.3% Asian, 1.96% Two or More Races, 0.445% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mercy College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22%) and Black or African American Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercy College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,772 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College is 6,216 and the part-time enrollment is 2,556. This means that 70.9% of students enrolled at Mercy College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercy College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercy College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Mercy College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercy College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,460 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,105 enrolled students
White
2,030 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercy College is 39.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24% Black or African American, 23.1% White, 5.3% Asian, 1.96% Two or More Races, 0.445% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.148% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 324 students (3.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,337 more women than men received degrees from Mercy College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercy College is hispanic or latino (850 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (717 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mercy College is Registered Nursing (471 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (188 degrees) and General Psychology (155 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercy College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (377 degrees awarded), Psychology (189 degrees), and Health (917 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,831,703 people), Registered nurses (1,439,025 people), Secondary school teachers (484,765 people), Education administrators (344,929 people), and Social workers, all other (287,232 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (377 degrees awarded), Psychology (189 degrees), Health (917 degrees), English (45 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Mercy College are EDUCATION. (377 degrees awarded), Psychology (189 degrees), Health (917 degrees), English (45 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,374,387 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,774,729 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (606,000 people), Outpatient care centers (443,214 people), and Individual & family services (308,238 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercy College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
471 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
188 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
155 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mercy College was Registered Nursing with 471 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mercy College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

682

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 682 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College, which is 0.338 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,019).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercy College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.813 times less than the 219 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 403 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.93 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Mercy College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mercy College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.47% of graduates (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
850 degrees awarded
Black or African American
717 degrees awarded
White
683 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercy College is hispanic or latino (850 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (717 degrees).

7.44% of degree recipients (201 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
652 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
558 degrees awarded
White Female
491 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercy College is hispanic or latino female (652 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (558 degrees).

Operations

Mercy College has an endowment valued at nearly $322M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 72.2M (22.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Mercy College had a total salary expenditure of 149M. Mercy College employs 121 Assistant professors, 68 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Mercy College are Female Assistant professor (85), Female Associate professor (38), and Male Assistant professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy College are: Management, with 170 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 116 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Endowment

$322M

2021 Endowment

29%

growth from 2020

Mercy College has an endowment valued at about $322M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercy College grew 29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $271M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mercy College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.1M - Federal
$2.12M - State
$12.1k - Local

As of 2021, Mercy College received $11.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.12M from state grants and contracts, and $12.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$65.5M

2021 Salaries

6.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mercy College paid a median of $65.5M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($149M) and a 6.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

232

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mercy College paid a total of $20.2M to 232 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

121 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

170 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercy College were Assistant professor with 121 employees, Associate professor with 68 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy College were Management with 170 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 116 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercy College was Female Assistant professor with 85 employees, Female Associate professor with 38 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mercy College.