Mount Mercy University: Review & Facts

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Mount Mercy University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,705 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1928 and is one of the 5 colleges and schools located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Mount Mercy University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
73
Fair
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Mount Mercy University.

Mount Mercy University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
80%
Good
Mount Mercy University student retention rate is high at 80% (above Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Mount Mercy University is good - 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Mercy University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$35,600
High
Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $34,600 per year. The additional fees at Mount Mercy University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,000; which makes it a total of $35,600 annually.

Read the details about Mount Mercy University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,160 applications were submitted and 884 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Mount Mercy University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Mercy University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Mount Mercy University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mount Mercy University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Mount Mercy University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime information, Mount Mercy University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mount Mercy University Location and Maps



Post Address: Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797, USA
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