Mercy University Demographics & Diversity Overview

80%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
NaN%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mercy University has a diverse student body with 80% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
18.0%(1,124)
Hispanic
46.7%(2,918)
African American
24.9%(1,555)
Asian
5.0%(311)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(12)
Two or More Races
2.4%(148)
Unknown
2.6%(165)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color80%
Total Enrollment8,615
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Mercy University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mercy University has a gender distribution of 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.9%(1,969)
Women
69.1%(4,410)

Gender Statistics

Men1,969

23% of total enrollment

Women4,410

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mercy University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 45% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 26% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.0%(958)
18-19
24.9%(1,590)
20-21
19.8%(1,264)
22-24
14.2%(906)
25+
26.0%(1,660)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(30)
22-24
21.2%(475)
25+
77.4%(1,731)

Age Diversity Insights

45%

Traditional Age (18-21)

26%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mercy University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(20)

Regional Representation

International20

NaN% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

80%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

26%

Non-Traditional Age