Mercy College, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Mercy College Rankings
Affordability78
Retention34
Graduation1
Earnings31
Diversity85
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mercy College
76%
Bachelor’s
15%
Associate’s
9%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Psychology11%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences18%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Mercy College
79%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Mercy College
$19K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mercy College
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
40%
Repayment Rate
$246
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 40% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 44% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 50% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mercy College
75%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 47% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 34% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mercy College
87%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mercy College
5,870
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
2,420
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 21% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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