About
Mercy University, situated along the scenic Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, is best known for its high-impact, accessible education that serves a remarkably diverse student body, including a large population of first-generation college students. The university's strongest academic offerings span its School of Health and Natural Sciences—notably its nursing, physical therapy, and veterinary technology programs—alongside well-regarded degrees in business, education, and cybersecurity. Campus culture is community-oriented and career-focused, enriched by Division II athletics, vibrant commuter and residential life, and easy train access to New York City. A key distinctive feature is the PACT (Personalized Achievement Contract) mentorship program, which pairs every student with a dedicated professional mentor who provides continuous academic, career, and personal guidance from orientation through graduation.
Wikipedia:Mercy University, previously known as Mercy College, is a private research university in Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States, with additional locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. It is a federally-designated minority-serving institution and the largest private Hispanic-Serving Institution in the state of New York. The university was historically affiliated with the Catholic Church, but has been independent and non-sectarian since the early 1970s, though it retains its historical affiliation with the Sisters of Mercy.
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Essay prompts
If Mercy University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.
The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.
Student Body
Varsity sports
- BaseballMen's
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- Field HockeyWomen's
- LacrosseMen's · Women's
- SoccerMen's · Women's
- SoftballWomen's
- VolleyballWomen's
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