Mount Mercy University is a private, four-year coeducational Roman Catholic university located in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor of Eastern Iowa. Established in 1928, it is the only Mercy-sponsored university in the United States, and has a commitment to providing a liberal arts education with a special focus on social justice and service. The university offers more than 40 majors and minors, as well as numerous graduate and professional degrees. It also offers a number of study abroad programs, service trips, and leadership development opportunities, so that students can gain a diverse global perspective while learning and making an impact within their local and international communities. With its close proximity to both local and global employers, Mount Mercy’s students are highly sought after by employers. They are prepared to make an immediate impact on their chosen industry and the world at large.
- Address: 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
- Phone: (319) 363-8213
- Website: www.mtmercy.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,705
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $35,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Room & Board | $7,300 |
| Other | $6,460 |
| Total Cost | $50,586 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business/Commerce, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Psychology, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 76%
- Part-time: 24%
Student Gender
- Male: 31%
- Female: 69%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 77%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 88%
- 25 and Over: 12%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 72%
- Out-of-State: 28%
- Unknown: 0%