Mercy University's published cost of attendance is $32,596. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,974, middle-income families pay around $15,056, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,299.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $32,596 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,880 |
| Room and Board | $15,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$18,524 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,072 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,974 |
| $30–48k | $12,598 |
| $48–75k | $15,056 |
| $75–110k | $17,725 |
| $110k+ | $21,299 |
Mercy University's published cost of attendance is $32,596. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,974, middle-income families pay around $15,056, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,299. Azimuth ranks Mercy University #289 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mercy University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The institution participates in standard federal aid programs and works with families to construct aid packages that close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, the CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,637, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,710; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,616, median federal debt of $19,637 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mercy University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,616, placing Mercy University in the 62.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's concentration in health sciences — a field where graduates move directly into credentialed, in-demand roles. Graduates earn about $7,838 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mercy University in the 82.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mercy University #501 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mercy University also sits in the 32.1 percentile for low-income graduate median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon. The program lineup at Mercy University is anchored by Health, which accounts for the largest share of degree output and drives the institution's above-average earnings profile. Nursing represents the highest aggregate return program, combining cohort scale with strong four-year pay. Azimuth ranks Nursing #21 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 330 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $118,232 — 1.3x the national benchmark for the field . Azimuth ranks Business Administration #231 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 174 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,963. Additional programs — including Psychology, General and Social Sciences — round out a health-focused portfolio where graduates consistently enter roles with stable hiring demand and competitive starting pay.
