Mercy University Demographics & Diversity Overview

81%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
NaN%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mercy University has a diverse student body with 81% 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
17.6%(1,239)
Hispanic
45.9%(3,241)
African American
25.6%(1,804)
Asian
5.1%(360)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(14)
Two or More Races
2.4%(172)
Unknown
3.0%(213)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color81%
Total Enrollment10,251
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
31.1%(2,249)
Women
68.9%(4,976)

Gender Statistics

Men2,249

22% of total enrollment

Women4,976

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mercy University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.8%(1,021)
18-19
26.3%(1,708)
20-21
19.7%(1,280)
22-24
13.6%(883)
25+
24.5%(1,590)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(17)
22-24
23.1%(524)
25+
76.2%(1,731)

Age Diversity Insights

41%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

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

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

81%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age