- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,776 a year (2022–23)
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Mercy University reported an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024.
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Mercy University GPA requirements
Mercy University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mercy University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mercy University acceptance rate
Mercy University admitted 7,418 of 8,642 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mercy University (formerly Mercy College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Dobbs Ferry, New York, with 6,774 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Mercy University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Mercy University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Mercy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,776 a year at Mercy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Mercy University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mercy University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Mercy University?
Mercy University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is Mercy University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Mercy University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Mercy University's acceptance rate?
Mercy University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,418 of 8,642 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Mercy University?
Check Mercy University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mercy University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Mercy University?
A lot: Mercy University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mercy University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Mercy University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Mercy University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,776 a year at Mercy University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Mercy University look at legacy status?
No. Mercy University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Mercy University accept AP credit?
Yes. Mercy University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Mercy University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercy UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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