Mount Mercy University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6358 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1774 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1687 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 2 | In Cedar Rapids |
| #618 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,271
- Graduates
- 255
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 70% | 79% |
| Applicants | 1,569 | 597 | 972 |
| Admissions | 1,181 | 417 | 764 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 221 | 101 | 120 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
281 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
232 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
72 or 33%
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
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1117 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 108 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 102 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 95 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (2%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 32 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mount Mercy University is $24,078 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 | $18,690 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,945 |
| $48-75K | $23,798 |
| $75-110K | $24,127 |
| $110K+ | $26,963 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,606 | $11,106 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,606 | $11,106 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,606 | $11,106 |
| 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 | 570 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,636 |
Mount Mercy University majors
Mount Mercy University has granted 373 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 138 master's across 19 programs, and 14 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 | 105 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 36 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | 14 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 14 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | 5 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 8 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | 4 | |
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 1 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 1 | ||
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 373 | 138 | 14 |
Mount Mercy University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mount Mercy University has published 282 scientific papers with 3,086 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 19 |
| 1992 | 3 | 21 |
| 1993 | 1 | 25 |
| 1994 | 5 | 7 |
| 1995 | 3 | 21 |
| 1996 | 2 | 29 |
| 1997 | 3 | 17 |
| 1998 | 0 | 15 |
| 1999 | 1 | 24 |
| 2000 | 2 | 29 |
| 2001 | 4 | 27 |
| 2002 | 3 | 17 |
| 2003 | 1 | 29 |
| 2004 | 6 | 24 |
| 2005 | 1 | 38 |
| 2006 | 0 | 29 |
| 2007 | 3 | 56 |
| 2008 | 5 | 31 |
| 2009 | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 | 4 | 42 |
| 2011 | 14 | 45 |
| 2012 | 11 | 52 |
| 2013 | 7 | 81 |
| 2014 | 10 | 85 |
| 2015 | 8 | 83 |
| 2016 | 15 | 87 |
| 2017 | 20 | 92 |
| 2018 | 10 | 128 |
| 2019 | 11 | 252 |
| 2020 | 11 | 279 |
| 2021 | 9 | 312 |
| 2022 | 14 | 350 |
| 2023 | 10 | 291 |
General info
| Alternative names | Mount Mercy College MMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Total FTE staff | 286 |
| 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 |