Mercy University
Admissions
Interested in attending Mercy University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Mercy University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Mercy University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mercy accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,581 people applied and 7,334 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Mercy University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Mercy University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Mercy University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Mercy considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Mercy University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Mercy University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Mercy is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
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