- Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic institution of higher education founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health. Our focus is to provide healthcare and health science related programs. We value and provide the integration of general and professional studes as the basis for successful career preparation. Excellence in the teaching and learning experience is rooted in the correlation of theory and practice.
- Founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health Partners, Mercy College of Ohio is primarily an undergraduate, Catholic institution of higher education focusing on health care and health science related programs. The College also provides continuing education and other community services enabling individuals to develop knowledge, skills, and interests in various facets of health care and health science.
School Highlights
Mercy College of Ohio serves 1,561 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance Rate: 40%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mercy College of Ohio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 185 teachers has grown by 63% over five years.
Mercy College of Ohio
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
185 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mercy College of Ohio has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mercy College of Ohio diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,561 students
1,334 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
358 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
1,203 students
782 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
879 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
358 students
555 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
48 students
8 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,144 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
59 students
6 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students

% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
4%
5%

% Black
9%
12%

% White
81%
72%

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.33
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$46,400
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,000 is less than the state average of $13,993. The private state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,000
$13,993

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,550
$18,625

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,593
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
40%
73%

SAT Reading (Year 2021)
455
538
SAT Math (Year 2021)
470
518
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite (Year 2021)
21
21
ACT English (Year 2021)
19
20
ACT Math (Year 2021)
20
20
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Men in Nursing, National Student Nurses Association, Student Government
Men in Nursing, National Student Nurses Association, Student Government
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Mercy College of Ohio, a Catholic institution with a focus on healthcare, educates and inspires students to lead and to serve in the global community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mercy College of Ohio cost?
Mercy College of Ohio's private state tuition is approximately $12,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Mercy College of Ohio?
The acceptance rate of Mercy College of Ohio is 40%, which is lower than the state average of 73%. Mercy College of Ohio's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What is Mercy College of Ohio's ranking?
Mercy College of Ohio ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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