Study at Mercy College Main Campus in New YorkFounded in the 1950, Mercy College is a private, non-profit liberal arts college. The main campus of Mercy College is in Dobbs Ferry, New York, on the Hudson River, and is a 30 minute train ride into Manhattan. The college has satellite locations throughout southeastern New York, including the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. Mercy offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide variety of disciplines including education, business, counseling, health professions, and liberal arts.The Impact is Mercy s award-winning college newspaper. Mercy College participates in the East Coast Conference, or ECC, along with 10 other Division II Colleges located in the Tri-State New York Area. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Mercy Mavericks. Profile of Mercy College Main Campus The main campus of Mercy College is in Dobbs Ferry, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Mercy College offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree. Course Topics The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching. Mercy College Selectivity Mercy College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 40% of people who applied to the school were accepted. Students attending Mercy College come from a variety of places, in and out of state. Faculty The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Student enrolment In 2007, Mercy College had 8,628 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Mercy College. Student Life Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at Mercy College belong to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. The school reports its educational mission is: "Mercy College 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." Mercy College Programs and Degrees
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