Mount Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5545 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1539 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1454 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 2 | In Cedar Rapids |
| #669 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,139
- Graduates
- 278
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 82% | 83% |
| Applicants | 1,041 | 399 | 640 |
| Admissions | 859 | 327 | 530 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 92 | 145 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
720 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
225 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 2%
submitted ACT
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 | 758 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 189 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 157 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 107 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 76 (5%) |
| Asian | 28 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Mercy University is $24,347 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 | $17,070 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,294 |
| $48-75K | $16,883 |
| $75-110K | $20,311 |
| $110K+ | $25,244 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,878 | $12,078 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,878 | $12,078 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,878 | $12,078 |
| 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 | 604 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,868 |
Mount Mercy University majors
Mount Mercy University has granted 310 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 113 master's across 12 programs, and 8 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 | 71 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 30 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | 4 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 12 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 10 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | 2 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Nursing Education | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 2 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 310 | 113 | 8 |
Mount Mercy University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 48% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Mercy University has published 319 scientific papers with 4,626 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 107 |
| 2018 | 15 | 169 |
| 2019 | 11 | 307 |
| 2020 | 10 | 344 |
| 2021 | 10 | 407 |
| 2022 | 16 | 448 |
| 2023 | 12 | 407 |
| 2024 | 7 | 378 |
| 2025 | 7 | 371 |
General info
| Alternative names | Mount Mercy College MMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Total FTE staff | 247 |
| 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 |