Mount Mercy University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Mount Mercy University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,530 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

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Mount Mercy University.

Majors
Offered
76
Mount Mercy University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 76 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Mount Mercy University is fair at 74% (close to Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at Mount Mercy University is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mount Mercy University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $36,700 per year. The additional fees at Mount Mercy University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,000; which makes it a total of $37,700 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
75%
Doable
According to government data, 1,569 applications were submitted and 1,181 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mount Mercy University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option.

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

Mount Mercy University Location and Address

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