collageMercy College (MC) is a four year private institution that began in 1950. The college offers small classes with an average student/faculty ratio of 17:1. There are over 10,000 students at Mercy College and 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. Dobbs Ferry is Mercy College’s main campus, and branches are located in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains, and Yorktown. The Dobbs Ferry campus is only minutes from Manhattan, offering the opportunity for students to visit the theater, museums, and other attractions.
Nursing Program
Mercy College offers financial aid for students in need and offers scholarships for academic achievement. There are scholarships for those in graduate nursing programs as well as for undergraduate nursing programs. The Greater New York Association of Nurse Recruiters, Tylenol, National Black Nurses Association, Minority Nurse, and National Hispanic Nurses Association all offer financial aid or scholarships. In addition, The National Student Nurse Association offers aid up to $2,500. There are also scholarships and grants for nurses who enter specific areas of need, such as Respiratory Nursing Scholarships, or Emergency Nurses Association, or Emergency Nurses Association.
Nursing (RN to BS) Bachelor’s Degree
Mercy College has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing for Registered Nurses (RNs) who have an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing. The program is for RNs who want to continue their education. Students may attend this program either full-time and complete it in two years, or part-time and complete the program in two to three years. RNs may transfer a good portion of the credits that they earned while studying for their associate’s degree. Each student’s case is handled individually. During the last two years of the BS nursing program, the BS-RN program combines liberal arts and sciences with upper division nursing courses. Some of these courses are physical assessment, cultural diversity, community and global health, leadership, health policy, informatics, and statistics and research.
Nursing Administration Master’s Degree
This master’s degree is designed for RNs with baccalaureate degrees who want to continue their education by pursuing a master degree in nursing administration. Graduate nursing courses include nursing theory, research, financial and human resource management, strategic planning, health policy, and organization performance. Two capstone courses and a 120 hour practicum are also part of this program. After completing all of the program requirements, students qualify to take the certification exam to obtain their nursing administration certificate. They may then work in management level jobs in healthcare settings such as hospitals, medical centers, and others.
Completing this program usually takes two years. Traineeship money is available as well as faculty loan monies. Financial aid may also be obtained through scholarship websites that include Scholarship for Nursing Educators, Senator Patricia McGee Nursing Scholarship, and Nurses’ Educational Funds. This program is available at the Dobbs Ferry Campus and also online.
Nursing Education Master’s Degree
This program prepares RNs who have a bachelor’s degree in nursing to earn their master’s degree in nursing education. The program usually takes two years to complete and includes two capstone courses and a 120 hour practicum. After completing the program, graduates may take the exam leading to certification as a nurse educator. The Mercy College Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses offer this program, and it is also offered entirely online. Scholarships and grants may be available, along with financial aid to help nurses pay for their graduate education expenses.
Mercy College Reviews
- 36 Reviews
- Dobbs Ferry (NY)
- Annual Tuition: $19,594
69% of 36 students said this degree improved their career prospects
81% of 36 students said they would recommend this school to others
STUDENT & GRADUATE REVIEWS
- Reviewed: 7/26/2019
- Degree: Liberal Studies
“Mercy College has great counselors that guide you through the whole process. They check in on you often to make sure you are on the right track for the degree selected. I like the small class rooms because it allows more 1 on 1 time with the professors.”
Genesis
- Reviewed: 3/5/2019
- Degree: Business Administration
“Absolutely horrible!!!! I have 2 weeks trying to register for courses and it’s been insane. Very poor attention, everyone is leading students from one thing to the other and I’m in graduate school now. I’ve been in Mercy for a while and the attention is poor.. I just stood because of being comfortable already. As an undergraduate, they messed up my credits and told me one thing or the other prior to me graduating. So unprofessional!! No one knows anything because they keep switching staffs because this school has no stability, high turnover rate!!!”
Student
- Reviewed: 5/26/2018
- Degree: Communications
“This school has poor education , poor teaching and very unorganized , very unprofessional , this place lies about everything the pact counselors are young and dumb so they dont know much and you think you have help when you really dont shame on this school”
Sarah
- Reviewed: 4/29/2018
- Degree: Liberal Studies
“I have attended Mercy College and received my B.S. in Behavioral Sciences. I had such a pleasant experience. Most of my classes were taken online, as I did not live nearby. The professors were so knowledgeable and eager to share their insight and experiences. I definitely recommend Mercy College!”
Lauren
- Reviewed: 3/29/2018
- Degree: Psychology
“As being a previous student I recommend this college to absolutely NO ONE. They are the most unorganized administration you would ever deal with. You deal with a different person each time you try to communicate with them. Each person says something different and doesn’t follow through with what they are supposed to help you with when it comes to sending paperwork or finances. They claim they are there to help you, but are useless & mess everything up and blame it on the student. Most the time your lucky if you get a phone call or email back. I can go on and on about the incompetence of this college. Everyone i know that dealt with the school says the same thing. Think twice before attending.”
Mary Omoto
- Reviewed: 7/14/2017
- Degree: Business Administration
“MERCY COLLEGE My name is M an International student from Kenya – Africa. I graduated from United States International University – Africa, with a bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration. I currently work with Africa Initiative for Rural development as a board representative for the youth. I am in pursuit of a Master’s degree in Business Administration at Mercy College – New York. I am an Entrepreneur and passionate about business. I chose Mercy College because they provide professional, career-oriented higher education to students from diverse backgrounds. At the heart of the business capital of the world, I shall access a personalized and supportive environment together with caring and effective teaching from faculty and staff who are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to student achievement. I hope to be a graduate prepared for a much more successful career, with advanced education, and lifelong learning. An MBA program at this stage in my career forms the first step towards the actualization of my career objectives. My long-run objective is to initiate and manage a large multinational corporation, based in Kenya, that markets, or preferably manufactures, commodities particularly in Agri-business. I will base the business on mixed farming for the production of both plant and animal products such as beef, milk, mutton, fruits and vegetables. As an entrepreneur, one of my highest aspirations is to be the one who establishes and significantly advances, such an enterprise. Therefore, I intend to learn and develop while simultaneously expressing my talents and interests in contribution to societys prosperity. My field of study is important since entrepreneurship plays a big role in economic development worldwide. Studying at Mercy college will enable me to grow and develop in the areas of management theory, hands-on experience, international perspective and networking. I aim at excelling in product management and understanding of consumers needs and commercialize innovative financial products and services on an international scale. I believe that Mercy college has the qualities that best fit my expectations, objective, and background mainly because they provide unmatched personal service to students, who are their first priority. There is the commitment to student success and provision of a challenging real-time academic environment with appropriate support so all students can achieve their fullest potential. I am assured of a great experience and significant advancement towards achieving my academic goals.”
Daniel Gomes
- Reviewed: 5/22/2017
- Degree: MBA
“As we look forward to the future we often are afraid of the unknown. One of the best way to not be afraid is to be prepared, I do believe Mercy College is the kind of environment where you are tested in classroom as if you were in the real world. With the real world pressure the students becomes better than when they started their education program.”
Anonymous
- Reviewed: 5/22/2017
- Degree: Business
“Small class size, very nice and understanding professors.”
Sally
- Reviewed: 3/30/2017
- Degree: Political Science
“Professors are mostly people with UN and NGO experience that helps us push ourselves to understand today’s world issues. Also it is required to participate Model UN to get hands on experience. I just wish that the program would help students get into internships or jobs that relate to our major.”
To Mercy College’s Future Physician Assistants
- Reviewed: 3/28/2017
- Degree: Biology
“Mercy College’s Physician Assistant Program’s staff are amazing! From applying, to interviewing, to starting the program the staff have always been there with any and all types of help. I am beyond surprised with how helpful their financial services office has been through out the whole process. They reached out to me before I can even reach out to them, explaining every little thing that needed to be done in order to receive and accept my financial aid. They were still very happy to assist when I called them two days later with various questions. Although this is a very rigorous curriculum there is an unbelievable amount of support from the professors, staff, and students. Alumni also visit and assist with various events such as their mission trips and student interviews. This alone states a lot about a school and their program! I highly recommend it!”
CMN
- Reviewed: 3/20/2017
- Degree: English
“Mercy College is great for those looking for a private institution at an inexpensive cost (comparatively) to other private institutions. I had some pretty great professors like Prof. L, Prof. M, and Prof. R. They made my time at Mercy College much more positive and enjoyable. They made classes interactive, entertaining, and informative which made the experience much more enjoyable overall. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of positive things to say about many other professors at this school. They seem to take the approach of just throwing information at you in a lecture, and they lack enthusiasm for their job. The student population overall is positive, and the diversity in the school is good. Administration and registrar can be a hassle at times, but that’s any school. From the time I enrolled to the time I left, the facilities were being fixed and transformed. The main campus (Dobbs Ferry) looks a lot better now than it did in 2009. Mercy College is a great school for business, medical, veterinarian, math, and psychology students, but for those in humanities or the arts, I’d say look elsewhere.”
Linnea Leger
- Reviewed: 3/3/2017
- Degree: Social Work
“Mercy college has a fantastic social work staff and department, but that’s about all it has. The rigor of the social work classes is challenging and on par with what I desire as a student but the general education classes are laughably easy. Parking is a nightmare, the cafeterias are overpriced and underwhelming in both quality, selection, and attention to dietary restrictions, and the security staff is terrible to the point where I have feared for the safety of myself and fellow students under their “protection.” Financial aid and other administrative counselors are incredibly incompetent and often leave you worse than has you not saught their help. The school has no community or culture as a largely commuter school, and I have never felt any sense of school pride instilled in me by the lame efforts of student life. I recommend my program and it’s professors highly, but I cannot wait to graduate and move on to a graduate school with more to offer me.”
Anonymous
- Reviewed: 1/31/2017
- Degree: Education
“The locations are very convenient. They offer a variety of classes and it is easy to take 2 classes a night if you are going part time.”Perel
- Reviewed: 12/26/2016
- Degree: Special Education
“I received my BA from mercy college and I am currently enrolled in their masters education program. Majority of my classes were taken online. Personally, the online program worked for me. I am a mother of three beautiful children and work full time, the adjustability of online classes cannot compare to in class. I loved all my professors and learned a lot from each course. The course requirements was reasonable and very on point to my career. In conclusion, I would highly recommend my school because the classes were very interesting and the professors were very negotiable and understanding, I am looking forward to another semester at Mercy online!! Thanks to the incredible courses I am the teacher I am today. I have confidence in my teachings and feel prepared to enter the education system!”
Amanda Cruz
- Reviewed: 12/20/2016
- Degree: Psychology
“It is unquestionable that Mercy College has provided a wonderful learning experience for me, as a student looking to enter graduate school in the fall of 2017. Firstly, the professors that I’ve had, not only in my major but in other required elective classes, were nothing but supportive and helpful. Although, the material being learned may be very difficult at times there is not one time I can say I was afraid to ask a professor for help. They are also very organized as a whole, and I mention this due to the fact that I believe organization is very important when teaching difficult material to a large amount of people. The fact that the college gives a lot of financial support to many students of lower income status has helped me greatly, because I don’t know what I would have done without this aid. On the other hand, the campus is beautiful and relaxing, and doesn’t have any sororities and fraternities. Meaning it is a relaxing atmosphere and a great study environment to be in, that doesn’t have many opportunities to leave your school work to go party. All in all, this is an excellent school and I would recommend anyone to go here. I will definitely cry during graduation.”
Alyssa Finger
- Reviewed: 9/7/2016
- Degree: Health Sciences
“I have just got accepted to the Master’s of Occupational Therapy program at Mercy college. It is an intense program and it is a honor to be starting the program this weekend. The teachers are all very knowledgeable and I am lucky to have to opportunity to learn from them.”
Kowsillia Jattan
- Reviewed: 7/18/2016
- Degree: Social Work
“My experience at Mercy College was great. The staff are very kind and helpful. My professors were very respectful, kind, understanding, creative and fun. They make learning so interesting and assignment/projects were exciting to do. I enjoyed every class and appreciate the wonderful learning experience. I will be attending Fordham University this fall to earn my MSW.”
Melissa Augustin
- Reviewed: 7/5/2016
- Degree: Psychology
“Mercy College is an exciting place. It’s full of diversity and people who are eager to learn and teach. The students are very friendly and they make you feel like you’ve been attending the college for longer than you have. The staff is very hardworking and they always make sure to answer any questions or concerns that may arise. The atmosphere at Mercy College has a way of captivating you. It right next to the Hudson River , and its surrounded by greenery. So if someone ever wanted a peaceful place to study or just a place to relax and enjoy the scenery, Mercy College is one of those places. The curriculum at Mercy College is challenging, but the teachers make it fun. From chemistry to art, the courses they provide not only push you, but they make you open your mind and cause an exploration of ideas and thoughts. College should provide great educational opportunities for its students, but it also should also allow students have fun and grow. Mercy College is a college that does that, and it also provides a comfortable environment for all.”
Anonymous
- Reviewed: 9/23/2015
- Degree: Social Work
“The social work program was amazing with qualified, knowledgeable caring professors.”
sabrina murphy
- Reviewed: 2/9/2015
- Degree: Psychology
“The beauty about Mercy College is that the Dobbs Ferry Campus is beautiful and far away from a crowded area. Its a little bit expensive and not too much optional for scholarships.”
Mercy College – Nursing Programs
Mercy College nursing school is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Its nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Degree types you can earn at Mercy College include Administration, Research or Clinical Nursing and Registered Nursing, and the school provides it offerings to students via campus and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor, Master, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in New York, the average NCLEX passing rate for ADN programs is 83.06% and for BSN programs is 81.94%.
The average national NCLEX passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.
The latest NCLEX passing rates, and RNCareers’ ranking for Mercy College is
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| Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 83.06% | 81.94% |
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Mercy College
- 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY – 10522
- (800) 637-2969
- School InformationLocation: Dobbs Ferry, NY
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit
- Programs Offered As: Campus and Online
- Nursing Program InformationPrograms Offered: Administration, Research or Clinical Nursing and Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, Master, RN to BSN and RN to MSN
- Program Accreditors: CCNE
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Mercy Nursing Rankings
Mercy was ranked #184 on College Factual’s most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor’s program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #19 in New York.
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