Mercy University Reviews

"This is one of the most unorganized schools I've ever attended. The administrative staff is unresponsive, rude, and unhelpful when it comes to working with students. The clinical registration process is one of the most stressful days of the semester. The process is unfair and the site continuously crashes, leading many students unable to register for locations within the vicinity of where they live. On top of that, the staff is dismissive of any errors within the system and leaves students feeling disrespected and unheard when they rightfully ask for assistance. The professors are knowledgeable and kind but that is the only saving grace in this program. I urge potential students to go elsewhere.Read Less"

"If given the chance to go back and do it all over again, I would stay far, far away from Mercy. I’m a current Weekend Accelerated BSN student, 4.0 student with less than a year left to go.Pros: - Accelerated BSN program is one of, if not, the cheapest in the area.-They accept a large cohort of students & have very lax admission standards. Cons: - They DO NOT care about you. You are a walking dollar sign to the school, they care about the money - not the students. - Class scheduling is a MESS! They’ll have you on campus till 10pm, then turn around and schedule you for a 7am clinical the next day. - They will lecture you on being “professional” then act anything but themselves. I cannot tell you the amount of condescending, thoughtless, rude emails I’ve received from various staff. - Aside from a handful of professors they hire the laziest, most complacent and lackluster individuals to teach you. It could not be more obvious that it’s just a paycheck - the enthusiasm is gone, the passion is missing, the knowledge - nowhere to be found. You WILL have to teach yourself. It’s miserable, just be prepared - a good friend group, a white board & active recall before exams will save you. - Clinical Registration & Site Options: A bloody nightmare! This could take up the entire review itself, it’s that bad. The clinical team can never be reached when there is an issue (that’s often) and despite having an population made entirely of commuting students, they focus heavily on the Bronx and Westchester - despite claiming they work in all 5 boroughs, Westchester, Suffolk and Rockland counties. - Leadership: The dean is not actively involved and the assistant dean’s are dismissive and rude. The weekend program coordinator doesn’t seem to care to get involved and good luck advocating for yourself because they simply don’t care - they know they have you over a barrel, your bargaining power is zilch. My advice? Run! But if you’re already in, just remember the only way out, is through - you can do this!Read Less"

"Their nursing program is the worst especially their clinical placement team, they lack humanity... how ironic for nursing they lack humanity, they place you 70+ miles away from your home and think it's ok. You are not suppose to say anything like students aren't paying their money. I didn't know they were doing us favors or doing anything for free. Stay away from this school"

"To me Mercy college was the worst experience, it made me never want to come back to NYC. The tuition cost is definitely not worth it. The food quality was bad and poorly prepared, also found hairs in my food frequently. The workers at the canteen tried mostly to make me and every one else to overpay, and deny including certain things that were supposed to be included in your meal,according to the meal plan. The education level.. mostly I learned by my own initiative, not from the professors and homework. For example, my Software teacher did not appear for our first class, since she did not know how to use Zoom. The dorms did not impress either, I understand they saved money there even in Manhattan, where it was supposed to be new. The last and the biggest headache was to just withdraw from the study. The administration was messy, unhelpful and unprofessional in this case. I had to BARGAIN for the price of just leaving, right before the semester started. The price seemed like depends on who it concerned. My friend who had contacts didn't need to pay at all, and someone else paid less than me. The first price I got was crazy stupefying, then after ALOT of arguments from my side, and a lot of avoiding me with no response, and mostly late and unhelpful responses, it got down, significantly. I'm just happy this nightmare is over. list of disappointments could continue...Read Less"

"Worst college ever. Do not attend. They don’t care about you or what you’re going through. The staff is young and doesn’t know how to do tjere job. Do not recommend. The only good part is the location and being in nyc. I am transferring schools now before it’s too late."

"Nursing administrators are not there to support students very disrespectful and condescending, pact counselors very unorganized they are unable to provide students with valuable information's. Institution states its a non profit institution, it doesn't appears that way. Would not recommend their accelerated nursing program."

"Mercy College has great counselors that guide you through the whole process. They check in on you often to make sure you are on the right track for the degree selected. I like the small class rooms because it allows more 1 on 1 time with the professors."

"Absolutely horrible!!!! I have 2 weeks trying to register for courses and it's been insane. Very poor attention, everyone is leading students from one thing to the other and I'm in graduate school now. I've been in Mercy for a while and the attention is poor.. I just stood because of being comfortable already. As an undergraduate, they messed up my credits and told me one thing or the other prior to me graduating. So unprofessional!! No one knows anything because they keep switching staffs because this school has no stability, high turnover rate!!!Read Less"

"This school has poor education , poor teaching and very unorganized , very unprofessional , this place lies about everything the pact counselors are young and dumb so they dont know much and you think you have help when you really dont shame on this school"

"I have attended Mercy College and received my B.S. in Behavioral Sciences. I had such a pleasant experience. Most of my classes were taken online, as I did not live nearby. The professors were so knowledgeable and eager to share their insight and experiences. I definitely recommend Mercy College!"

"As being a previous student I recommend this college to absolutely NO ONE. They are the most unorganized administration you would ever deal with. You deal with a different person each time you try to communicate with them. Each person says something different and doesn't follow through with what they are supposed to help you with when it comes to sending paperwork or finances. They claim they are there to help you, but are useless & mess everything up and blame it on the student. Most the time your lucky if you get a phone call or email back. I can go on and on about the incompetence of this college. Everyone i know that dealt with the school says the same thing. Think twice before attending.Read Less"

"I was very happy with my education at Mercy College. Working full time I was pleased that the degree I was interested in was available online. I also did enjoy the on campus classes that were required. I would say I had a very good experience with the professors and other students."

"The school counseling program at Mercy college has well prepared me to enter the counseling field post-graduation. When I was applying to Mercy I was looking for a school that was close to my house as well having great academic standing. Upon my first day at Mercy I was nervous and intimated because graduate courses are more rigorous than undergraduate. The professes are Mercy are challenging and are willing to offer any insight they have within the counseling world. What is very helpful is that most of the professors already have worked as a counseling (school counselor or mental health), so they know the ins and outs of the profession. From my experience the professors are what make the program and I am extremely pleases with all of my professors I have had in my class. Their insight and experience have made my time at Mercy College memorable. I feel that I am ready to take on the counseling field with everything I have learned at Mercy.Read Less"

"MERCY COLLEGE My name is M an International student from Kenya - Africa. I graduated from United States International University - Africa, with a bachelor's degree in International Business Administration. I currently work with Africa Initiative for Rural development as a board representative for the youth. I am in pursuit of a Master's degree in Business Administration at Mercy College - New York. I am an Entrepreneur and passionate about business. I chose Mercy College because they provide professional, career-oriented higher education to students from diverse backgrounds. At the heart of the business capital of the world, I shall access a personalized and supportive environment together with caring and effective teaching from faculty and staff who are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to student achievement. I hope to be a graduate prepared for a much more successful career, with advanced education, and lifelong learning. An MBA program at this stage in my career forms the first step towards the actualization of my career objectives. My long-run objective is to initiate and manage a large multinational corporation, based in Kenya, that markets, or preferably manufactures, commodities particularly in Agri-business. I will base the business on mixed farming for the production of both plant and animal products such as beef, milk, mutton, fruits and vegetables. As an entrepreneur, one of my highest aspirations is to be the one who establishes and significantly advances, such an enterprise. Therefore, I intend to learn and develop while simultaneously expressing my talents and interests in contribution to societys prosperity. My field of study is important since entrepreneurship plays a big role in economic development worldwide. Studying at Mercy college will enable me to grow and develop in the areas of management theory, hands-on experience, international perspective and networking. I aim at excelling in product management and understanding of consumers needs and commercialize innovative financial products and services on an international scale. I believe that Mercy college has the qualities that best fit my expectations, objective, and background mainly because they provide unmatched personal service to students, who are their first priority. There is the commitment to student success and provision of a challenging real-time academic environment with appropriate support so all students can achieve their fullest potential. I am assured of a great experience and significant advancement towards achieving my academic goals.Read Less"

"As we look forward to the future we often are afraid of the unknown. One of the best way to not be afraid is to be prepared, I do believe Mercy College is the kind of environment where you are tested in classroom as if you were in the real world. With the real world pressure the students becomes better than when they started their education program."

"Small class size, very nice and understanding professors."

"Mercy College is a challenging program that has various modes of instruction available. For me it is great because I live in Miami, but I can still benefit from the instruction given in New York. The online programs are rigorous and really get you to think. While there is an astronomical amount of reading, it is feasible with a student who is meticulous with scheduling."

"Professors are mostly people with UN and NGO experience that helps us push ourselves to understand today's world issues. Also it is required to participate Model UN to get hands on experience. I just wish that the program would help students get into internships or jobs that relate to our major."

"Mercy College's Physician Assistant Program's staff are amazing! From applying, to interviewing, to starting the program the staff have always been there with any and all types of help. I am beyond surprised with how helpful their financial services office has been through out the whole process. They reached out to me before I can even reach out to them, explaining every little thing that needed to be done in order to receive and accept my financial aid. They were still very happy to assist when I called them two days later with various questions. Although this is a very rigorous curriculum there is an unbelievable amount of support from the professors, staff, and students. Alumni also visit and assist with various events such as their mission trips and student interviews. This alone states a lot about a school and their program! I highly recommend it!Read Less"

"Mercy College is great for those looking for a private institution at an inexpensive cost (comparatively) to other private institutions. I had some pretty great professors like Prof. L, Prof. M, and Prof. R. They made my time at Mercy College much more positive and enjoyable. They made classes interactive, entertaining, and informative which made the experience much more enjoyable overall. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of positive things to say about many other professors at this school. They seem to take the approach of just throwing information at you in a lecture, and they lack enthusiasm for their job. The student population overall is positive, and the diversity in the school is good. Administration and registrar can be a hassle at times, but that's any school. From the time I enrolled to the time I left, the facilities were being fixed and transformed. The main campus (Dobbs Ferry) looks a lot better now than it did in 2009. Mercy College is a great school for business, medical, veterinarian, math, and psychology students, but for those in humanities or the arts, I'd say look elsewhere.Read Less"