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Founded in the 1950, Mercy College is a private, non-profit liberal arts college. The main campus of Mercy College is in Dobbs Ferry, New York, on the Hudson River, and is a 30 minute train ride into Manhattan. The college has satellite locations throughout southeastern New York, including the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. Mercy offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines including education, business, counseling, health professions, and liberal arts.
The Impact is Mercy's award-winning college newspaper. Mercy College participates in the East Coast Conference, or ECC, along with 10 other Division II Colleges located in the Tri-State New York Area. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Mercy Mavericks.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Mercy College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 40% of people who applied to the school were accepted. Students attending Mercy College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Mercy College had 8,628 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Mercy College.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at Mercy College belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
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: (800) 637-2969
http://mercy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,108 | elementary school teaching, education courses, educational supervision, secondary teaching, reading teaching, middle school teaching, ESL instruction, school counseling |
| Business And Management | 468 | business management, accounting, business and related services, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, banking, business |
| Liberal Arts | 453 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, English literature, Spanish language, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 251 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Medicine | 108 | health professions |
| Medical Support And Technology | 62 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, veterinary assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 58 | social work, social service professions, family studies, community organization |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer and info science, information science |
| Media | 24 | communication and journalism, radio and TV tech |
| Animal Science And Care | 21 | animal science |
| Science | 15 | biology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health care facilities management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercy College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,503 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,125 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 134 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 4 |
In 2007, Mercy College had a total enrollment of 8,628 students (6,040 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Mercy College offers campus housing for 157 of its 6,040 (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 | 2,633 | 1,046 | 40% | 659 | 63% |
| Men | 898 | 368 | 41% | 237 | 64% |
| Women | 1,735 | 678 | 39% | 422 | 62% |
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) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,170 |
| Room and board | $ 9,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mercy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277200)
Mercy College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $80,865 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,057 | 9 | $80,451 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $67,714 | 14 | $73,771 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $69,605 | 27 | $77,049 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $77,136 | 15 | $72,553 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $67,463 | 20 | $63,653 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $60,395 | 34 | $59,667 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $68,720 | 71 | $63,255 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 46 | 98 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 27 | 44 |
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
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Development and Family Studies, General
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
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
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 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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