More selective than 24% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Mercy University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Mercy University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Mercy University compared with other New York colleges?
Mercy University has the 107th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | SUNY Old Westbury | 84% | 45% | $11,282 |
| 104 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 84% | 42% | $18,701 |
| 105 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 84% | 77% | $22,709 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent | 85% | 57% | $21,696 |
| 107 | Mercy University | 86% | 46% | $14,072 |
| 108 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | 86% | 20% | $5,718 |
| 109 | Long Island University | 86% | 57% | $33,062 |
| 110 | Villa Maria College | 87% | 31% | $13,494 |
| 111 | Iona University | 87% | 56% | $29,188 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Mercy University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Mercy University admissions questions
What is the Mercy University acceptance rate?
Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,334 of 8,581 applicants were admitted.
Does Mercy University require the SAT or ACT?
Mercy University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Mercy University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,165 of 7,334).
Is Mercy University getting harder to get into?
Mercy University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Mercy University overview