Mount Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5482 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1529 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1446 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 2 | In Cedar Rapids |
| #655 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 1,185
- Graduates
- 266
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mtmercy.edu
Mount Mercy University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mount Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 77% | 80% |
| Applicants | 1,436 | 494 | 935 |
| Admissions | 1,131 | 378 | 750 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 202 | 75 | 127 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
288 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
199 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Mercy University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 944 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 220 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 35 (2%) |
| Asian | 28 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Mercy University is $23,972 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,255 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,779 |
| $48-75K | $21,217 |
| $75-110K | $25,021 |
| $110K+ | $25,996 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,070 | $11,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,070 | $11,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,070 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $70 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $70 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $70 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 553 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,030 |
Mount Mercy University majors
Mount Mercy University has granted 318 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 130 master's across 18 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mount Mercy University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 25 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | 1 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 15 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 17 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | 2 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | 2 | |
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 6 | ||
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 318 | 130 | 3 |
Mount Mercy University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 52% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Mercy University has published 315 scientific papers with 4,334 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 24 |
| 1993 | 1 | 28 |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 26 |
| 1996 | 2 | 35 |
| 1997 | 3 | 18 |
| 1998 | 0 | 20 |
| 1999 | 1 | 28 |
| 2000 | 2 | 36 |
| 2001 | 4 | 30 |
| 2002 | 3 | 23 |
| 2003 | 2 | 39 |
| 2004 | 7 | 42 |
| 2005 | 1 | 46 |
| 2006 | 1 | 47 |
| 2007 | 3 | 68 |
| 2008 | 5 | 54 |
| 2009 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 3 | 60 |
| 2011 | 14 | 69 |
| 2012 | 11 | 66 |
| 2013 | 9 | 104 |
| 2014 | 11 | 115 |
| 2015 | 9 | 106 |
| 2016 | 16 | 112 |
| 2017 | 21 | 106 |
| 2018 | 15 | 169 |
| 2019 | 11 | 307 |
| 2020 | 10 | 344 |
| 2021 | 10 | 406 |
| 2022 | 16 | 445 |
| 2023 | 12 | 406 |
| 2024 | 7 | 374 |
General info
| Alternative names | Mount Mercy College MMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Total FTE staff | 270 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402-4797 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 138,000 |
| Phone | 3193638213 |