| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 36.90% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 27.92% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 20.43% |
| Asian | 90 | 7.41% |
| International | 34 | 2.80% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 28 | 2.31% |
| Unknown | 19 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.16% |
The majority of Mercy graduate students are White.