Life Changing

For almost 100 years, Mercy has prepared young women to achieve the highest level of success — in college, in their careers, and in their communities. Mercy gives young women the confidence to take on the world, and that’s truly Life Changing.

Transforming Young Women into World Class Leaders

Academics. Sisterhood. Support. These are just a few of the many reasons why Mercy was voted Rochester’s Best Private School by the Rochester Business Journal Reader Rankings Poll three years in a row. Earning this top spot year-after-year confirms what we’ve known for nearly 95 years — Mercy’s collaborative, all-girl, compassionate environment transforms young women into confident leaders who are fully capable to play an active role in the world around them.

$31 million

in total merit-based college scholarships awarded to Class of 2022

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13,500+

Mercy alumnae

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$2 million

in annual tuition assistance

At Mercy, Every Young Woman Has a Story

Mercy Girls possess a moral compass, they are risk-takers, they demonstrate a growth mindset, they are globally-ready, they are resilient problem-solvers, and they are excellent communicators. But it’s not just these shared skills and attributes that bind our students, it is also the sense of sisterhood and support you won’t find in any other school. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Mercy Girl. 

Bound for Greatness

World-class academics play a key role in preparing each of our students for the next stage in her life. Each year, 99% to 100% of our graduates continue their learning at prestigious colleges and universities. The Class of 2022 earned a total of $31 million in merit-based college scholarships, transforming each Mercy Girl’s experience into a tremendous return-on-investment. Listed below are just some of the colleges and universities attended by the Mercy Class of 2022.

  • Logo - Penn State
  • Logo - Yale
  • Logo - University of Rochester
  • Logo - Cornell University
  • Logo - Georgetown University
  • Logo - Syracuse University
  • Logo - University of Norte Dame
  • Logo - St. John Fisher
  • Logo - RIT
  • Logo - Geneseo

Experience the Circle of Mercy

To truly understand how life changing Mercy is, schedule a visit. Tour the campus, meet us in person, and talk to our students and staff. From information sessions and tours, there are many ways to learn about the Circle of Mercy.

Your Journey to Mercy