Mount Mercy University: Ranking & Review
| Cedar Rapids rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1627 | 5844 Top 35% |
Mount Mercy University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 49% | 62% |
| Applicants | 1,457 | 505 | 952 |
| Admissions | 834 | 245 | 589 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 239 | 80 | 159 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,848 | 600 | 1,248 |
375 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
187 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 0 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 0% |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 231 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 97% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for both undergraduates and graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Mount Mercy University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $44,756 | $44,756 |
| Off-campus | $44,142 | $44,142 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,166 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Mount Mercy University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 610 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $30,382 | $30,382 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $200 | $200 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $920 | $920 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $8,820 | $8,820 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $490 | $490 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 153 | 51 | 204 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 147 | 53 | 200 |
| Education | 29 | 8 | 37 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 17 | 17 | |
| Psychology | 16 | 16 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 10 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 10 | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 6 | 6 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 4 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 3 | |
| History | 3 | 3 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 434 | 123 | 557 |
A total of 434 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Mount Mercy University.
At the master's level 123 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 50% | 62% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | Mount Mercy College MMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic Calendar | Four-one-four plan |
| Total FTE staff | 260 |
| Instructional FTE | 111 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | mtmercy.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402-4797 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 126,000 |
| Phone | 3193638213 |
| Fax | +1 (319) 368 6481 |