Mercy College, situated in Dobbs Ferry, NY, is a medium-sized university in a suburban setting. Offering generally four-year programs, it is a private not-for-profit school that accepts a very small number of students that apply.

From the school's mission statement:

The distinguished Mercy College Honors Program, established in 1971, offers unique preparation for high achieving students through exceptional academic challenges, an enriched learning experience, and engaging co-curricular activities. The distinguished Mercy College Honors Program, established in 1971, offers unique preparation for high achieving students through exceptional academic challenges, an enriched learning experience, and engaging co-curricular activities.

Mercy College offers:

• Associate's degree and less than one year program in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Master's degree in Investments and Securities
• Associate's degree, less than one year program and Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and Social Service Professions
• Master's degree in Finance, General
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
• Associate's degree and Master's degree in Banking and Financial Support Services
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Associate's degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
• Master's degree and Post-master's certificate in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision