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
79%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
1,135Students
13:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$60,787Earnings 10yr
$23,435Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.8%
ACT Score Range
Composite
1925
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
Programs (66)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mustangs
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia