Mount Mercy University
tuition & fees
$39,070
graduate tuition & fees
$11,410
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
1,526
online students
232
Number of Programs
85
Financial Aid Amount
$22,913
Graduation Rate
57%
Mount Mercy University is a Private, 4 years college located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mount Mercy ranked 11st in Iowa Colleges and 29th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 1,526 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Mount Mercy's acceptance rate is 78.76% last year (undergraduate school).
Mount Mercy University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Mount Mercy University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797 |
| Phone | 319-363-8213 |
| WEB | www.mtmercy.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/index |
| Online Application | https://www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index |
| Financial Aid | www.mtmercy.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/index |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mtmercy.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | www.mtmercy.edu/about/compliance-accreditation |
| Disability Service | www.mtmercy.edu/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mount Mercy University is 78.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.39%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.76 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.39 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mount Mercy's 2024 tuition & fees is $39,070 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.89% compared to the last year's rate ($37,606).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $11,410. The graduate tuition increased by 2.09% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $39,070 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,410 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,526 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 232 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mount Mercy has 1,271 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 255 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,271 |
| Graduate Students | 255 |
| Online Enrollment | 232 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mount Mercy offers 85 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mount Mercy
| Number of programs | 85 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |