Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Online | mtmercy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,176 prospective students applied, and 776 were granted admission. Of those admitted 219 enrolled in the school. 1,216 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 619 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $32,862 plus fees of $1,000. Mount Mercy College is ranked 543 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mount Mercy College is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Mount Mercy University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#543 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#375 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#329 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $9,915 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,877 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 44% |
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Education | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Psychology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154013 IPEDS survey data for Mount Mercy University.
Current students may use the Mount Mercy University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.