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About Mercy

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Our Mission

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.

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Explore Our Campus Facilities

Learn about our different campuses, including Westchester, Manhattan, and Bronx.  Here you will find information about parking, campus operations, safety and emergency response plans for each of our facilities. 

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A Mission in Action

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.

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Mercy University Fast Facts

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Locations

Dobbs Ferry (Main Campus 66 acres), Manhattan, Bronx
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President

Susan L. Parish
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Degrees

Bachelor's and Master's and Doctoral
More than 100 degrees and programs available
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Online Learning

More than 40 degree programs
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Six Schools

Business
Education
Health & Natural Sciences
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Student Clubs & Organizations

Over 40 student clubs, including Mercy's award-winning student paper, The Impact, and 15 honor societies
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Faculty

227 full-time professors with a majority holding the highest degree in their respective fields
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Student to Faculty Ratio

The student to faculty ratio is 15:1
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Student Body

Full-Time Undergraduates: 76% of undergraduate student body
Total enrollment: 8,774
70% Female, 30% Male
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Alumni

More than 70,000 alumni
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Student Geographic Distribution

96% of our students call the tri-state area home, with our other students coming from 42 states and 59 countries
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Founding Date

1950
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Athletics

10 men's and women's teams in NCAA Division II sports
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Mascot

Maverick ("Mavie" or "Mav")
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School Colors

Blue & White

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Campus Safety

We pledge to protect our community in order to maintain a secure and open environment that fosters learning and growth.

Visit the Mercy University Department of Campus Safety to learn more about what we're doing support our Mercy family.

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