Mercy College's Early Action (EA) acceptance rate has consistently been 58.3% for the application years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, and 2018, with 300 applicants each year and 175 students accepted. In contrast, the acceptance rate dropped to 0% in the application years 2021, 2017, and 2016, indicating a significant shift in the admissions strategy during those years. The stable acceptance rate at 58.3% over several competitive years highlights the college's aim to maintain a steady influx of qualified applicants while navigating past admission challenges.