Mount Mercy University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #6884 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #1699 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #1616 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #28 of 39 | In Iowa |
| #2 of 2 | In Cedar Rapids |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,442
- Graduates
- 365
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mtmercy.edu
Mount Mercy University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 65% | 66% |
| Applicants | 1,176 | 388 | 788 |
| Admissions | 776 | 252 | 524 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 217 | 70 | 147 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
275 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
219 or 100%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mount Mercy University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1377 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 155 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 114 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 62 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 35 (2%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 11 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,992 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,098 |
| $48-75K | $20,957 |
| $75-110K | $24,649 |
| $110K+ | $26,377 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,862 | $10,296 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,862 | $10,296 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,862 | $10,296 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $70 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $70 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $70 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 586 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,915 |
Mount Mercy University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 117 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 28 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 24 | 16 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 35 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | 17 |
| Social Work | 19 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Finance, General | 13 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | 10 |
| Graphic Design | 9 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 8 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 7 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |
| Actuarial Science | 6 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 6 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 5 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | |
| Nursing Administration | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Education, Other | 4 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |
| Nursing Education | 3 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Marketing, Other | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 1 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 410 | 137 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 55% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 2 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 28 |
| 2004 | 5 | 16 |
| 2005 | 1 | 38 |
| 2006 | 0 | 49 |
| 2007 | 3 | 55 |
| 2008 | 5 | 55 |
| 2009 | 1 | 37 |
| 2010 | 3 | 66 |
| 2011 | 12 | 64 |
| 2012 | 6 | 64 |
| 2013 | 8 | 79 |
| 2014 | 12 | 107 |
| 2015 | 6 | 86 |
| 2016 | 13 | 98 |
| 2017 | 19 | 106 |
| 2018 | 9 | 103 |
| 2019 | 10 | 222 |
| 2020 | 9 | 247 |
General info
| Alternative names | Mount Mercy College MMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Academic Calendar | Four-One-Four |
| Total FTE staff | 267 |
| 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 | 126,000 |
| Phone | 3193638213 |
| Fax | +1 (319) 368 6481 |