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Mercy College of Ohio

  • LocationToledo, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,150 students
  • SponsorSisters of Mercy
  • TraditionMercy
Official website

Mercy College of Ohio is a healthcare-focused Catholic college in Toledo, founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health. Its Office of Mission and Ministry describes itself as rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition and offers weekly prayer services in St. Joseph Chapel, and it lists Masses among its programs. General education requires two religious studies courses, and Catholic theology is one of several options.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mercy College of Ohio, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miThe Historic Church of Saint Patrick: 0.7 mi1Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church: 1.0 mi2Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary Cathedral: 1.0 mi3Saint Francis de Sales Chapel: 1.1 mi4Saint Joseph's Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Holy Spirit Catholic Church: 1.6 mi6Office of Mission and Ministry (St. Joseph Chapel): 0.1 miMercy College of Ohio (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. The Historic Church of Saint Patrick — 0.7 mi
  2. Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1119 West Bancroft Street, Toledo
  3. Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary Cathedral — 1.0 mi · 2561 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo
  4. Saint Francis de Sales Chapel — 1.1 mi · 501 Cherry Street, Toledo
  5. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  6. Holy Spirit Catholic Church — 1.6 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priests serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Joseph Chapel, located on the 1st floor of the College, is open to all and can serve as a place for quiet reflection, or a venue for deeper sharing and prayer.”
      St. Joseph Chapel on the first floor of the college is open to all for prayer and reflection.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

29 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (The Bachelor of Science general education table requires 6 credits in Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies (GAHR). Religious studies courses marked GAHR carry 3 credits each; the minimum is two courses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/graduation-requirements/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies | GAHR | 6”
      Bachelor of Science students must complete 6 credit hours of religious studies (GAHR) in general education.
    2. REL 101 Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/undergraduate-course-descriptions/rel-religious-studies/100/rel-101 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “3 HOURS (3-0-0); GAHR”
      REL 101 carries the GAHR general education designation and 3 credits.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Students choose any two religious studies courses marked GAHR. REL 101 (Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values) describes core Christian beliefs and is one of several options, along with World Religions and Medical Ethics.)
    Sources (2)
    1. REL 101 Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/undergraduate-course-descriptions/rel-religious-studies/100/rel-101 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students will also be introduced to core Christian beliefs and concepts such as the Incarnation, Christian anthropology, and the theological virtues (faith, hope, love).”
      REL 101 introduces core Christian beliefs and is marked as a GAHR course.
    2. REL - Religious Studies | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/undergraduate-course-descriptions/rel-religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REL 101 Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values REL 250 Death, Dying, and Bereavement REL 261 Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States REL 290 Medical Ethics REL 311 World Religions”
      The religious studies course list includes REL 101 and several other options, such as World Religions and Medical Ethics.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The Bachelor of Science general education table designates no philosophy course. The Arts, Humanities category (GAHD) is generic and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/graduation-requirements/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Oral and Written Communication | ENG 101 & ENG 102 | 6 | Math, Statistics, and Logic | GMSL | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | GSBS | 6 | Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity | GAHD | 3”
      The Bachelor of Science general education table lists these categories and designates no philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The general education foundation is described as Judeo-Christian philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/graduation-requirements/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The foundation for General Education coursework is based on a Judeo-Christian philosophy.”
      General education is described as based on a Judeo-Christian philosophy.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Programs of Study | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/undergraduate-programs-of-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bachelor of Science and related programs”
      The undergraduate programs of study list Bachelor of Science programs, and no theology or religious studies major.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (One professional ministry staff member is named: the Director of Mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chalsi Campbell, MTS : Director of Mission phone icon 419-251-1866 mail icon chalsi.campbell@mercycollege.edu”
      Chalsi Campbell, MTS is the Director of Mission, with a published phone number and email.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Director of Mission is a named mission officer under the Office of Mission and Ministry, which is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Director of Mission provides pastoral care as well as opportunities for spiritual growth”
      The Director of Mission provides pastoral care and spiritual growth opportunities.
      “The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mercy College serves the entire college community. It is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry serves the college and is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Office of Mission and Ministry runs an organized community engagement and service learning program with a named Director of Mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses and Prayer Services Mercy College Food Pantry Mercy Day of Service Mercy Heritage Week Service Immersion Trips Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Masses and Prayer Services, the Food Pantry, Mercy Day of Service, Mercy Heritage Week, Service Immersion Trips, and Spiritual Direction among its programs.
      “The basis for service learning at Mercy College includes the Mercy College values, the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-36), and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Service learning is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Service learning is an integration of organized service into the curriculum. No page states it is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The basis for service learning at Mercy College includes the Mercy College values, the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-36), and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Service learning is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Service Immersion Trips and the Mercy College Food Pantry are listed as Office of Mission and Ministry programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses and Prayer Services Mercy College Food Pantry Mercy Day of Service Mercy Heritage Week Service Immersion Trips Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Masses and Prayer Services, the Food Pantry, Mercy Day of Service, Mercy Heritage Week, Service Immersion Trips, and Spiritual Direction among its programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The basis for service learning at Mercy College includes the Mercy College values, the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-36), and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Service learning is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum.
      “The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mercy College serves the entire college community. It is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry serves the college and is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Office of Mission and Ministry serves the entire college community and describes itself as rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mercy College serves the entire college community. It is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry serves the college and is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
  • Service learning is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, and the office lists service immersion trips and a food pantry.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The basis for service learning at Mercy College includes the Mercy College values, the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-36), and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Service learning is based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Service learning is integrated into the curriculum.
      “Masses and Prayer Services Mercy College Food Pantry Mercy Day of Service Mercy Heritage Week Service Immersion Trips Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Masses and Prayer Services, the Food Pantry, Mercy Day of Service, Mercy Heritage Week, Service Immersion Trips, and Spiritual Direction among its programs.
  • St. Joseph Chapel is open to all for prayer, and weekly prayer services are held there on Wednesdays at noon.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The St. Joseph Chapel, located on the 1st floor of the College, is open to all and can serve as a place for quiet reflection, or a venue for deeper sharing and prayer.”
      St. Joseph Chapel on the first floor of the college is open to all for prayer and reflection.

Concerns

  • Masses are listed as a program.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses and Prayer Services Mercy College Food Pantry Mercy Day of Service Mercy Heritage Week Service Immersion Trips Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care”
      The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Masses and Prayer Services, the Food Pantry, Mercy Day of Service, Mercy Heritage Week, Service Immersion Trips, and Spiritual Direction among its programs.
  • General education requires two religious studies courses, and Catholic theology is one option among several; no philosophy course is designated.
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/graduation-requirements/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity – Religious Studies | GAHR | 6”
      Bachelor of Science students must complete 6 credit hours of religious studies (GAHR) in general education.
      “Oral and Written Communication | ENG 101 & ENG 102 | 6 | Math, Statistics, and Logic | GMSL | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | GSBS | 6 | Arts, Humanities, Culture, and Diversity | GAHD | 3”
      The Bachelor of Science general education table lists these categories and designates no philosophy course.
    2. REL - Religious Studies | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/undergraduate-course-descriptions/rel-religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “REL 101 Introduction to Theology and Mercy Values REL 250 Death, Dying, and Bereavement REL 261 Spirituality, Religion, and Healthcare in the United States REL 290 Medical Ethics REL 311 World Religions”
      The religious studies course list includes REL 101 and several other options, such as World Religions and Medical Ethics.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission and Ministry (St. Joseph Chapel)

  • Address: 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (St. Joseph Chapel, 1st floor)

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Source: mercycollege.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, mercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly prayer service in St. Joseph ChapelOn campus
    Wednesdays at noon
    Weekly prayer services held in the chapel, open to all.
    mercycollege.edu
  • Masses and Prayer Services
    Listed as a program of the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    mercycollege.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Care
    Pastoral care and spiritual direction offered through the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    mercycollege.edu, mercycollege.edu

Service 4

  • Service Immersion Trips
    Listed as a program of the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    mercycollege.edu
  • Mercy College Food Pantry
    Listed as a program of the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    mercycollege.edu
  • Mercy Day of Service
    Listed as a program of the Office of Mission and Ministry.
    mercycollege.edu
  • Mercy Heritage Week
    Listed as a program of the Office of Mission and Ministry. The page shows a September service-learning photo.
    mercycollege.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. The Office of Ministry and Mission | Mercy Collegemercycollege.edu/student-affairs/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Mission and Ministry at Mercy College serves the entire college community. It is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition”
    The Office of Mission and Ministry serves the college and is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.
    “Masses and Prayer Services Mercy College Food Pantry Mercy Day of Service Mercy Heritage Week Service Immersion Trips Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care”
    The Office of Mission and Ministry lists Masses and Prayer Services, the Food Pantry, Mercy Day of Service, Mercy Heritage Week, Service Immersion Trips, and Spiritual Direction among its programs.
    “The St. Joseph Chapel, located on the 1st floor of the College, is open to all and can serve as a place for quiet reflection, or a venue for deeper sharing and prayer.”
    St. Joseph Chapel on the first floor of the college is open to all for prayer and reflection.
  2. Bachelor of Science Degree | Mercy College of Ohio Catalogmercycollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/graduation-requirements/bachelor-of-science-degree · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Toledo 2221 Madison Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43604”
    The Toledo campus address is 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.56%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 947 · ACT 17.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.5 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,187

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
999
Total students1,150
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,989
Cost of attendance (per year)$30,260
Median federal debt at graduation$20,834
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
56%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$65,409
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants33%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT947
SAT reading & writing410–510
SAT math380–500
ACT composite15–20
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 64 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Toledo

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: toledodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Mercy College of Ohio a Catholic college?
Yes. Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Toledo. Its sponsor is Sisters of Mercy.

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