Mercy University

Mercy NY is among the best higher educational institutions in New York, ranking highly as part of Regional & Country level rankings given by some prominent ranking platforms.

A major ranking publication ranks it #115 as part of its Regional Universities North Rankings, while the same source also ranks it #20 for Social Mobility.  

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/mercy-college/ranking">Shiksha Popularity Rankings</a> ranks its Nursing & MSN courses #191 as part of its the latest course-specific rankings.

The Mercy University is known for offering an enriching & inclusive study environment, with a focus on practical learning.

The university's student societies & clubs take part in a number of student events that place over the course of the academic year.

Further, the institute is also home to the university team: The Mavericks who compete across a number of popular sports as part of the NCAA Division II Championships.

The Mercy College first opened its doors in the year 1950, when the Sisters of Mercy found the institution as a four-year degree offering program.

The College attained its accreditation status for the first time in 1968, from the Middle States Association's Commission on Higher Education, that continues to be its prominent accrediting agency, with its the latest accreditation being in 2024.

The institute was notable offering online education during the 1990s.

Yes, the Mercy University offers internship opportunities to students over the course of their academic program. It maintains a dedicated resource for internships, as part of its official university website with a special section of internships reserved only for International students.

For more information, regarding Mercy University internships, students are advised to refer the Career & Professional Development portal of the institute.

A number of US-based & global organizations are known to hire graduates from Mercy University, thanks to their industry ready nature & seamless adaptation to their environment.

Some of the university's most prominent recruiters include: NYC Department of Education, Montefiore Health System, Northwell Health & New York Presbyterian Hospital among others.

The Mercy University takes about two weeks to process & notify students of their application status, as per data curated from unofficial sources.

International students, applying for F-1 visas are advised to submit their applications at-least 60 days in advance before the intended start-date.

Mercy NY charges an USD 200 (INR 17,000) enrolment deposit from all new residential students interested in living on-campus. The enrolment deposit is divided into two halves: a USD 100 (INR 8,500) deposit for enrolment & the other for housing.

After the payment of the said fee, students are then allowed to submit an application stating their room preference & meal plan, with the signing of the housing contract to follow.

Yes, the Mercy University follows an “test-optional” policy for first-time freshman students, giving them the flexibility to not submit major test scores such as <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/sat">SAT</a> or <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/act">ACT</a>, & only be evaluated on the basis of their high-school GPA.

Additional documents like letters of recommendation or an essay are also considered by the university's admissions team.

International students, however, must submit language proficiency test scores as part of their applications.

Yes, the Mercy College is known to offer a number of scholarships to students, based on merit.

Among all international scholarships, the Presidential Excellence Scholarship carries the maximum financial reward of USD 8,000 (INR 6.8 L), closely followed by the Excellence Scholarship, with a financial reward of USD 7,000 (INR 6 L).

Mentioned below are some other popular scholarships offered to first-year students:

Scholarship

Financial Reward

Trustees Scholarship

INR 5.1 L

Presidential Scholarship

INR 3.4 L

Provost Scholarship

INR 1.7 L

The cost of accommodation at Mercy varies with the type of accommodation students opt for as part of the university maintained residence facilities at the Westchester & Manhattan campuses.

Given below is a description of the room & food prices at Mercy University:

Room Type

Fee

Single

INR 10.10 L

Double

INR 9.29 L

Deluxe Double

INR 9.50 L

Meal Plan

INR 4.06 L

The estimated cost of living as part of university maintained student accommodation is around INR 13.5 L –INR 17 L, if some other miscellaneous personal expenses are also accounted for.

The Mercy College offers a vast course catalogue of about 40+ degree programs, offered across a range of prominent streams including: Business, Management, Information Technology, Healthcare, Education, Communication, Law & Arts among others.

Mentioned below are some popular courses pursued by students at Mercy NY:

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<!--- [if !supportLists]--->·      <!--- [endif]---><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/mercy-college/ms-cyber-security">MS in Cyber Security </a>

<!--- [if !supportLists]--->·      <!--- [endif]---><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/mercy-college/mba">MBA</a>

<!--- [if !supportLists]--->·      <!--- [endif]--->Ms in Business Analytics

<!--- [if !supportLists]--->·      <!--- [endif]--->MS in Computer Science

The Mercy University charges a standard application fee of around USD 40 (INR 3,400) as part of its application process. International students are also charged an additional USD 450 (INR 38,400) as International Student fee. The payment is one-time.

Students can pay the fee via their Mercy Connect Account, available on the official university website.

The Mercy University ranks contrastingly for different parameters. The institute ranks #115 as part of the Regional Universities North Rankings 2025, given by a prominent source.

The institute ranks #20 for Social Mobility as part of the same source's rankings, while also securing a US-wide rank of #392 for its Nursing course.

The institute's Nursing & MNS courses are also ranked by Shiksha, with both securing a country-level rank of #191.

The Mercy University (previously Mercy College) has about three campuses, located at: Bronx, Manhattan & Westchester that come under its institutional umbrella. Each campus offers largely the same facilities as others, with no compromises on the quality of student life.

Students have access to some of the best industry-standard resources, along with plenty of recreational opportunities as part of academic & cultural events organized at regular intervals, over the course of the academic year.

Mercy NY maintains housing facilities as part of its Westchester & Manhattan campuses.

Accommodation is available in the form of single/double/triple & quad bedroom apartments in Westchester & in suite-style in Manhattan.

Mentioned below are the annual room costs at the Westchester campus:

Room Type

Fee

Single

INR 10.10 L

Double

INR 9.29 L

Deluxe Double

INR 9.50 L

Meal Plan

INR 4.06 L

Listed below are the annual room & meal costs as part of the Manhattan campus:

Room/Meal Type

Fee

Suite-style

INR 10.75 L

Maverick Declining Balance Meal

INR 4.05 L

Maverick Declining Balance Plus Meal

INR 4.7 L