Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$43,770

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
22
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,181
Declined 388
Total Received 1,569
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Private

1,271

undergraduate students

255

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University is a private four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to serving students from all backgrounds. It is located on a campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,526
Established in 1928
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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40-acre, suburban campus in Cedar Rapids (population: 132,228). Served by air and bus. School operates transportation to downtown and malls. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
81%
Bottom 1/2
19%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
22
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August 14
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,181
Declined 388
Total Received 1,569

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,913

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,070
Housing & Food $11,030
Additional fees $4,700
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $56,000
Average Financial Aid - $22,913
Total with Avg. Aid $33,087

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,363,798
State $3,340,975
Institutional $13,141,779
Other external $825,024
Total $19,671,576

Non-need-based

Federal $2,345
State $13,811
Institutional $3,531,937
Other external $287,907
Total $3,836,000

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 248-4504, extension 6467
finaid@mtmercy.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, biking, cheerleading, cycling, dance, flag football, Frisbee, softball, volleyball (indoor/power/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other yes yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Office Management and Supervision yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology Teacher Education yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,526

total students

61%

in-state

39%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,271
students

Female
63%
799

Male
37%
472

17%

255
students

Female
73%
185

Male
27%
70

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

998
students

Female
61%
606

Male
39%
392

21%

273
students

Female
71%
193

Male
29%
80

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 30

Winter: December 30

Spring: January 30

Summer: May 30

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 33
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Germany
Great Britain
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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