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Mercy College is in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dobbs Ferry is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Mercy College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Mercy College are accepted. Just 42% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school.
The most successful professors at Mercy College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 9,539 students study at Mercy College (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Part-time study is common at Mercy College. Students participate in New York Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mercy College is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Mercy College - Main Campus
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
General Phone: (914) 693-4500
Admissions Phone: (914) 693-7600
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 674-7328
http://mercy.edu
Mercy College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,175 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational supervision, reading teaching, education courses, early childhood education, ESL instruction, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 503 | business management, accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, business and related services, investments and securities, banking, business |
| Liberal Arts | 467 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, English literature, history, Spanish language, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 295 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, counseling psychology, communication disorders |
| Medicine | 135 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | computer and info science, information science, computer services management, computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | social work, social service professions, community organization |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 43 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, veterinary assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 34 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Music | 22 | various music studies, music performance |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant |
| Animal Science And Care | 18 | animal science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Science | 13 | biology |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercy College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,588 | 29 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,219 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 146 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 32 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 7 |
In 2005, Mercy College had a total enrollment of 9,539 students (6,622 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Mercy College offers campus housing for 165 of its 6,622 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dobbs Ferry, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,736 | 1,140 | 42% | 754 | 66% |
| Men | 904 | 381 | 42% | 256 | 67% |
| Women | 1,832 | 759 | 41% | 498 | 66% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 693-7600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,966 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,966 |
| Room and board | $ 8,678 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,126 |
Financial Aid:
Mercy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 674-7328
Mercy College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $74,449 | 11 | $86,295 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $61,258 | 27 | $67,016 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $67,062 | 42 | $72,396 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $79,263 | 18 | $74,512 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $65,717 | 17 | $64,332 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $61,093 | 35 | $58,646 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,967 | 3 | $43,970 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $67,515 | 73 | $63,279 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Basketball | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Track | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 1 | 3 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Investments and Securities
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mercy College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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