Mercy University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
85.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
929
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,891 students have applied and 6,775 students have allowed to admit to Mercy University (Acceptance rate: 85.86%). Mercy's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.71 % where 929 students have finally enrolled out of 6,775 admitted students.
Mercy acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.22%).
Mercy enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.89%).
How to Apply to Mercy University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mercy. Mercy offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/military |
| Athletic | www.mercy.edu/about-mercy/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.mercy.edu/student-affairs/access |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mercy and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Mercy University is 0. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Mercy University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,211). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy University | 0 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,211 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Mercy University, 35 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,120 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Mercy Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Mercy University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |