Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,299 • Total: 1,665
Academic Calendar
4-1-4 or similar
Address
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 484 (37.3%) • Female: 815 (62.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 27 2.1%
Black/African American 59 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino 61 4.7%
White 784 60.4%
Two or More Races 165 12.7%
International 145 11.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
78.8%
1,131 admitted from 1,436 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-25
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
55.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
51.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$49,270
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $38,070
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$10,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $17,255
$30,001-48,000 $25,779
$48,001-75,000 $21,217
$75,001-110,000 $25,021
$110,001+ $25,996
Students Receiving Pell Grants
87%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,972

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
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