Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer Scholarships - Mercy Opportunity Scholarship, Trustees Scholarship, Transfer President's Scholarship, Transfer Provost Scholarship. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA as soon as possible. Contact Student Financial Services at 877-637-2946.
• Tuition and Fees:
  $18,934 undergraduate tuition ($796 per credit); Graduate per credit costs vary by program from $897 to $986 per credit.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  We enroll over 2,000 transfer students every year in our Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms. Rolling admission.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  6,302
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  6,014
• Percentage Accepted:
  95%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  1,928
• Transfer Agreements:
  Mercy University works with over 18 institutions to facilitate transfer agreements. For more information, please visit www.mercy.edu
• View Agreements:
  https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/transfers
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Some students may be able to begin their Master's degree programs while completing their Bachelor's degree programs.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  We can arrange a seamless transition of your credits. As a transfer student you'll receive the maximum number of credits allowed, enabling you to finish your bachelor's degree as quickly and as economically as possible.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Your associate degree can lead to a four-year degree and even a Master's degree at Mercy University.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  2.0
• Official Transcripts:
  High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 12 credits or if there are no English courses in transfer. College transcripts from each institution attended are required.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT/ACT scores are not required. Applicants may be required to take and receive satisfactory scores on the Mercy University Placement Examination.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Essay:
  Not required for admissions consideration.
• Application Fee:
  $40 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application.
• Interview:
  An interview with an Admissions Counselor may be required.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Minimum of 12 credits to qualify for transfer admission.
• Other Requirements:
  Complete and submit the online application (or paper application if you prefer). Common Application accepted.
• Apply Here:
  https://www.mercy.edu/apply-now

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  In general, credit may be granted for courses where a grade of at least a C has been earned.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Maximum credits from a two-year institution - 75 credits. Maximum credits from a four-year institution - 90 credits. Combine transfer credits from two- and four-year institutions may not exceed 90 credits.

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Transfer Agreements:
  Students interested in admission and desiring additional information regarding articulation agreements are encouraged to contact the Office of Admission at 877-637-2946 or admissions@mercy.edu
• View Transfer Agreements:
  https://www.mercy.edu/admissions/transfers