Mount Mercy University
Mount Mercy University is a private, Christ-centered institution established on an urban, 40-acre campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mount Mercy provides more than 45 undergraduate degree and pre-professional programs and eight graduate degree programs, many of which are available in accelerated and online formats. Mount Mercy’s values-based curriculum revolves around the subjects of the college’s Five Critical Concerns: earth, immigration, nonviolence, racism, and women. Students can receive free mental health and relationship counseling services through the graduate student-run Olson Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 990
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,886
Total Number of Undergrads
1,580
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $30,582
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,582
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,024
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
35
Size of Town
Small city
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
90%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,900
What Students Are Saying
3.88
Average Rating
Mount Mercy University is a great place to get your education, the teachers care about there students and go above and beyond to help you learn as much as possible in preparing you for the real world. I would recommend Mount Mercy University to anyone interested in pursuing a degree in the Cedar Rapids Area.
William from Marion, IA
I would say that this is a solid school in terms of nursing. I am currently a political science major and I really like the lectures.
Mauricio from chicago, IL
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