Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Cedar Rapids, IA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,107 students. The acceptance rate is 83%. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,787. It has a Methodist affiliation.

83%

Acceptance

$20,168

Net price

1,107

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,168

Average net price

$40,878

In-state tuition

$40,878

Out-of-state tuition

$11,600

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$55,054

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

53%

Students with federal loans

$23,699

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,070

$30–48K

$15,294

$48–75K

$16,883

$75–110K

$20,311

$110K+

$25,244

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business30.9%

Health & Nursing27.6%

Education9.2%

Parks & Recreation5.9%

Humanities4.3%

Biology3.3%

Criminal Justice3.3%

Social Sciences2.6%

Computer Science2.3%

Psychology2.3%

After Graduation

$60,787

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,871

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

90%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,653

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,107

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Two or more races

10%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus

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