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Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Mount Mercy University is a private institution in Cedar Rapids with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,787 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,435.

Established
1928
Motto
Pacem et Veritatem Diligite
Mascot
Mustang Sally
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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79%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
1,135Students
13:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$60,787Earnings 10yr
$23,435Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mount Mercy University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.8%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,070
Room & Board$11,030
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,436
Average Net Price$23,435
Median Debt at Graduation$23,699
Monthly Payment (10yr)$251

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,255
$30–48K$25,779
$48–75K$21,217
$75–110K$25,021
$110K+$25,996

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,435

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,135
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 3%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
Two+ 14%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention70.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,871
8 Years$54,367
10 Years$60,787

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,800
Men
$55,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mustangs

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
204 mi(354 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
207 mi(359 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
221 mi(383 min)

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