Mercy University · Cost & aid

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Suburb · Private · Master's university · the Mavericks · Website ↗

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$42,438

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$16,776

Average net price

upper half for affordability in Division II

$862k

Athletic aid, women's

$7,011 per roster spot

$649k

Athletic aid, men's

$5,190 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $42,438 sticker.

Family income under $30k$13,092

$30k – $48k$14,487

$48k – $75k$17,042

$75k – $110k$20,273

Over $110k$23,124

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$862,426
Per roster spot$7,011 across 123 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$648,836
Per roster spot$5,190 across 125 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$6k / $4k
Tuition & fees$22,106

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

#42Priciest housingof 293 · Division II

Among Division II schools; every list Mercy University is on.

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