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Mount Mercy University
Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Mount Mercy University is a private, 4-year liberal arts university. Offering over 50 undergraduate, pre-professional, and graduate programs, MMU provides an affordable education that promises solid preparation for a changing world. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university embodies a heartfelt commitment to service inspired by their foundresses—weaving meaningful service into the very fabric of college life. Located on a scenic hilltop in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa—ranked as one of the best cities in the U.S.—their 1,600+ students come from around the globe and create a vibrant campus community.

Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$20,857
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1085

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$20,857
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$41,772
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$41,772
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,150
Books and Supplies
$1200
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,288
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,220
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,818

 

Students receiving state aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6193
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,220
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$32,464
$30k - $48k
$33,209
$48k - $75k
$27,356
$75k - $110k
$27,027
$110k+
$24,191
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,071,168
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,882,825

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,743
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,298
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$220
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$8,227
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,207

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
75%
Acceptance Rate
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1569
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
155
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
33%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1085
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
520
75th
590
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
35%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
14%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
21
Top 25%
48
Top 50%
74

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,526
Total Number of Undergrads
1,271
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
58%
20-39 Students
37%
40-99 Students
3%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
73

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
 US National: 44%
63%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
18%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
2%
White
72%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
35
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
46%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
47%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Mustangs
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,400
Top 5 Employers
Mercy Medical Center
Rockwell Collins
St. Luke's Hospitals
Transamerica
University of Iowa hospitals and clinics
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,298
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$220

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The classes are just the right size and easy environment to learn in.
Breanna from Waterloo, IA
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