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Mount Mercy University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cedar Rapids, IA

$35,540

Avg tuition

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About Mount Mercy University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Mount Mercy University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,290, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,540.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

31%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

76%

Black

8%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Unknown

3%

Asian

2%

Hispanic

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

492

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 16% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 68% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $35,540 $35,540
Graduate $11,106 $11,106

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,320
On-campus room and board $10,428
On-campus other expenses $4,104
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,100
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,032
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,024

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $51,392 $51,392
Off-campus without family $52,992 $52,992
Off-campus with family $42,884 $42,884

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

35%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,662
State Grant Aid $5,279
Institution Grant Aid $20,522
Pell Grant Aid $4,298

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

15

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

19

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.