Why Mercy College?
Mercy University 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.
Mercy University believes that no matter where you’re from, or what you look like, you deserve access to an education. It is that mission that drives us in everything we do. For us, being Open to Whoever You Are is not just a tagline, it is a way of life.
- Courses
Bachelor in Nursing
Undergraduate
- 10,600
Bachelor In Nursing - 2nd Degree ASDBS program
Undergraduate
- 18,480
Bachelor of Health and Natural Sciences
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Undergraduate
MBA
Postgraduate
- 28,413
MS Cyber Security
Postgraduate
- 25,830
Nursing
Postgraduate
Computer Engineering
Postgraduate
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Health and Natural Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Education
Liberal Arts
- Facilities
The main campus of Mercy University encompasses 66 acres (27 ha) in the village of Dobbs Ferry in the town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, 25 miles (40 km) north of New York City. In addition to academic and administrative buildings, it houses the two residence halls and athletics buildings, including state-of-the-art facilities such as the Clinical Health and Simulation Labs, design and animation studios, music and recording studios and a 5,000 square foot fitness center. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail runs through campus.
In 2011, Mercy College bought the Our Lady of Victory Academy building after the school closed. The building was renovated to include state-of-the-art classrooms, design and animation studios, music and recording studios, a trading room that replicates Wall Street with Bloomberg terminals and a stock ticker, and a new gymnasium with an NCAA regulation court for basketball and volleyball.
In December 2015, the college opened a new 350-bed, state-of-the-art residence hall complex, known as Hudson Hall, that includes a 5,000-square-foot fitness center facility and student commons with shops.
Mercy hosted the Third Round and Quarterfinals of the 2017 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championships at Mercy Field on the Dobbs Ferry main campus.
The Westchester campus is just a short walk from the Ardsley-on-Hudson Station of the Metro-North Hudson Line, making Grand Central Terminal in New York City accessible in less than 30 minutes.
In 2024, Mercy University completed $4.25 million worth of campus improvements in Dobbs Ferry, New York, including the construction of a 4,100 square-foot permanent open-aired pavilion in The Grove area of the Dobbs Ferry main campus.
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- Employability
Potential employees and applicants are invited to review our Annual Security Report. The Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning specific reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public areas within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. These statistics are compiled from campus incident reports, reports from designated Campus Security Authorities, and from local police departments. Statistics related to fires that may have occurred in on-campus student housing are included as part of this report. The report also describes institutional policies relevant to campus security
- Alumni
- FAQ,s
The first step in the admissions process is to submit an application to Mercy College. Students are able to apply to Mercy at Certain major concentrations may require supplemental admissions items. Visit our catalogs or contact the Office of Admissions for additional information.
Yes, the PACT program takes advising a step further. We give you a personal mentor who’ll be your go-to person whenever you want support. With everything from navigating financial aid, and choosing the right major to registering for classes and tracking your academic progress.
Up to 75 credits from a two-year institution. Up to 90 from a four-year institution. Up to 90 credits combined however the credits may not exceed 75 credits from any combination of two-year institutions as they apply to your chosen degree. In addition you may only transfer in two courses of upper-level business credit (six credits) to apply to the major / specialization.
Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and cooperative education.
Visit our Degrees & Programs section for specific information on admissions requirements, required documents and program requirements.
We have three campuses in Westchester and New York City. Our Dobbs Ferry, Westchester campus has 66 acres right on the Hudson River. You can live on-campus in our residence halls, and is only a 40 minute train ride into New York City.
Our New York City campuses are centrally located in Manhattan’s Herald Square on 34th Street and in the Bronx’s Hutchinson Metro Center.
Mercy’s thriving campuses are home to over 59 student clubs and activities and 10 NCAA Division II teams. We’re here to help you explore and discover your passions. Join one of our clubs or organizations, get involved and come to on-campus and online events or cheer on the home team.
- Ranking
Mercy University is ranked #123 out of 178 Regional Universities North. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.