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Mercy University Computer Science Programs

Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Mercy University Rankings

Mercy appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#52 of 52	State — New York
Overall Quality	#132 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#689 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Mercy University?

Contact details for Mercy are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Phone:	8006372969
Website:	www.mercy.edu/
Admissions:	www.mercy.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Mercy?

You can apply to Mercy online at: https://www.mercy.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

Mercy is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mercy

This is what Mercy considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mercy?

Mercy admits 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Mercy are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,129	2,598	83%
Women	5,509	4,816	87%

Can I Afford Mercy University?

The average net price after aid at Mercy is $15,770. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$21,980
In-State Fees	$900
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,980
Out-of-State Fees	$900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,880

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Mercy receive some form of financial aid (1,155 students).

Nearly 71% of students at Mercy receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,584 per student.

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,738.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Mercy undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,434 per year.

Mercy University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,026 students enrolled at Mercy. Mercy is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,539 undergraduate students at Mercy, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercy University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	249
Black or African American	1,412
Hispanic	2,647
White	902
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	110
Non-Resident	132

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mercy are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	968
New Jersey	18
Connecticut	17
Pennsylvania	6
Massachusetts	5

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mercy University Graduate Student Diversity

2,292 of Mercy’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mercy, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercy University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	160
Black or African American	479
Hispanic	676
White	770
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	105

Online Learning at Mercy University

Mercy delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,181 undergraduate students at Mercy took at least one online class — of those, 716 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 968 students took at least one online class and 1,249 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Mercy University

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Mercy, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	27	18	—	45
Computer Science	14	11	—	25
Information Science/Studies	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Mercy University

Mercy offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mercy has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.