Undergraduate academic requirements
- Secondary school diploma
Please note that the Music Production and Recording, Nursing, Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology programs require supplemental documents.
Key facts
- ProgramMaster's
- Duration30 months
- ProgramOnline
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee16,620USD
- Start dateSep, Jan
Program overview
What Mercy University says about their program:
Students in the program learn theory and advanced methodologies of literary criticism, while engaging with British, American, and some world literature. Attention is paid both to traditional authors, genres and eras, as well as to literature of diverse cultural and historic traditions. Students will find courses ranging from standards in the field to courses unique to our program and designed by Mercy professors. All courses are taught by Mercy University faculty who are experts in their fields.
The M.A. degree can be earned fully online through Mercy University's virtual Blackboard environment. This allows students from across the country and the globe an accessible and convenient way to learn and to earn the M.A. degree from a fully accredited college.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree diploma
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL
71
- PTE Academic
48
- Duolingo
105
- EIKEN
Pre-1
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5
- TOEFL
80
- PTE Academic
53
- Duolingo
110
English proficiency waivers
- Applicants from the following countries
American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, St. Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad/Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S. Pacific Trust, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Applicants who graduated from an American high school in the U.S. or abroad and completed two full years of regular English courses
- Applicants who received an American GED
- Applicants who completed 12+ credits at an American college or university in the U.S. or abroad with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0
- Applicants who have taken an English course at an American college or university with a grade of a "C" or better
- Applicants who have taken the SAT (although not required for admission) and received a 500 or better on the Critical Reading section
- Applicants who have completed high schools in countries where the official language is English and the education system is all in English and completed two full years of regular English courses.
- Applicants who have completed 12+ credits with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 at colleges or universities in countries where the official language is English and the education system is all in English.
- Applicants who have completed at least 5 passes in GCE/GSCE/IGCSE O Levels or at least 3 passes in GCE/GSCE/IGCSE A Levels education at the secondary level (High School) with a grade of C or better in English language course
- Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) English B Standard Level (SL) and received a score of a 4 or better, or have an 80%/B average in English B HL/SL at the time of application
- Applicants who have taken the AP English Composition and Literature Exam and received a score of 3 or better
- Applicants who have taken the Cambridge English Exam and received minimum score of a 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) for undergraduate programs and 180 (Only C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency) for graduate programs
- Applicants who have completed a professional certificate program at U.S. institution
- Undergraduate applicants who have received a minimum score of 1,140 on GTEC Exam
- Graduate applicants who have completed at least two consecutive years of post-secondary full-time study or completed a bachelor's or first master's degree at a U.S. institution
- Graduate applicants who have completed a degree in a country where English is the primary language and this degree is from an institution where English is the primary medium or instruction
- Applicants who have successfully completed an equivalent of B2 level on Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) for undergraduate and C1 level on CEFR for graduate programs through an approved English language school.
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Course by Course Evaluation of foreign high school transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
Graduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Course by Course Evaluation of foreign high school transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- Résumé (depending on the program)
- Personal statement (depending on the program)
- Interview (depending on the program)
- Recommendation letters (depending on the program)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$22,750 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from US$8,580 to US$52,020 per year
Funding
International Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants International Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships are offered to international undergraduate students to encourage academic excellence and student leadership at Mercy College. Scholarships are available to qualified freshmen and transfer students seeking a bachelor’s degree.
Presidential International Scholarship
- Requirement
From GPA 3.5 to 4.0 (in U.S. 4.00 system)
- Average amount
US$5,000 per year
Mercy International Scholarship
- Requirement
From GPA 3.00 to 3.49 (in U.S. 4.00 system)
- Average amount
US$3,000 per year
Mercy International Grant
- Requirement
From GPA 2.5 to 2.99 (in U.S. 4.00 system)
- Average amount
US$1,500 per year
International Graduate Scholarships and Grants
Graduate Business Scholarship Program These scholarships will be one-time and will be applied to their tuition bill equally over four consecutive quarters beginning with the first quarter in which the student is enrolled. Applicants to each of the Graduate Business Programs will be automatically considered for one of two scholarship awards when they apply for admission. These applicants will not be required to complete a separate application. The applicants must apply and be accepted to one of the five Graduate Business Programs: MBA, MSOL, MS HRMG, MS in Business Analytics or MS Accounting to be considered for a scholarship.
A one-time annual scholarship of US$6,000
Undergraduate Degree GPA of 3.5 or above from a U.S. college or university that is regionally accredited or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. The GPA used for this purpose will be the GPA the student earned from the institution that conferred their undergraduate degree. In addition, the GPA will not be rounded up, i.e., to receive this scholarship the GPA must be 3.50 or higher.
A one-time annual scholarship of $3,000
Undergraduate Degree GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 and less than 3.5 from a U.S. college or university that is regionally accredited or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. The GPA used for this purpose will be the GPA the student earned from the institution that conferred their undergraduate degree. In addition, the GPA will not be rounded up, i.e., to receive this scholarship the GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Educational Leadership Scholarship
- Amount
US$1,500 per term
- Requirements
For applicants to the Educational Administration program or the Educational Supervision program. 3.00 GPA from Undergraduate or Graduate Coursework. Students will be automatically considered for this scholarship based on their GPA and do not need to apply separately for it.
Visa requirements for Mercy University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.