Mercy College's experienced and highly-qualified faculty consists of 188 full-time members, including Fulbright Scholars, published authors, business executives and national authorities, all of whom are dedicated to excellence in teaching. At Mercy College, faculty members develop lasting relationships with students. Ninety-five percent of all undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students and 70% have fewer than 20 students. Class sizes are small, with an average student-faculty ratio of 17:1.

Mercy College is dedicated to making a high-quality education more attainable by offering one of the lowest private tuition rates in the United States, as well as generous financial aid packages for students.