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Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is a small, private institution located in Cedar Rapids, ia. Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers undergraduate degrees in 66 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,201 undergraduates
cost $37,606 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Mount Mercy University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.3%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mount Mercy University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,606
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,636
Books & supplies $1,320
Other expenses $4,104
Cost of attendance* $53,666
Average financial aid package $29,211
Estimated cost $24,455 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,606
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,636
Books & supplies $1,320
Other expenses $4,104
Cost of attendance* $53,666
Average financial aid package $29,211
Estimated cost $24,455 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mount Mercy University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,201, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

1,526

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mount Mercy University, students love their Student Ambassadors, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
phone 319-363-8213
address www.mtmercy.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student ambassadors

Mount mercy university association of nursing students

Cheerleaders

Black student union

Student government association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mount Mercy University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mount Mercy University?

Mount Mercy University is located in Cedar Rapids, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Mercy University? 

The acceptance rate for Mount Mercy University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Mount Mercy University?

The average high school GPA for Mount Mercy University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mount Mercy University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mount Mercy University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $214,664.

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