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Mount Mercy University Healthcare Programs

Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cedar Rapids, IA. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Mount Mercy University Rankings

Mount Mercy College is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #3 of 9 State — Iowa
College Major Best Value #3 of 3 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #4 of 4 State — Iowa
College Major Best Value #4 of 4 State — Iowa
College Major Best Value #5 of 6 Region — The Plains States
College Major Best Value #9 of 9 State — Iowa
Overall Quality #11 of 35 State — Iowa

Where Is Mount Mercy University?

Location of Mount Mercy University

Contact information for Mount Mercy College are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
Phone: 3193638213
Website: www.mtmercy.edu/
Admissions: www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/index
Financial Aid: www.mtmercy.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/index

How Do I Get Into Mount Mercy College?

You can apply to Mount Mercy College online at: https://www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index

Mount Mercy College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mount Mercy College

These are the things Mount Mercy College looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mount Mercy College?

Mount Mercy College has an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 28% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Mount Mercy College vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 399 327 82%
Women 640 530 83%

Can I Afford Mount Mercy University?

The average net price after aid at Mount Mercy College is $23,435. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $39,878
In-State Fees $1,000
Out-of-State Tuition $39,878
Out-of-State Fees $1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $40,878
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $40,878

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Mount Mercy College receive some form of financial aid (202 students).

Approximately 86% of students at Mount Mercy College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,661 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,021.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Mount Mercy College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,480 per year.

Mount Mercy University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 326 students enrolled at Mount Mercy College. Mount Mercy College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,135 undergraduate students at Mount Mercy College, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Mount Mercy College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mount Mercy University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Mount Mercy College Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 63
Hispanic 85
White 626
American Indian/Alaska Native 4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 108
Non-Resident 135

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mount Mercy College are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Mount Mercy College Students
State First-Time UG Students
Iowa 162
Illinois 20
California 7
Colorado 4
Texas 4

Additionally, approximately 11.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mount Mercy University Graduate Student Diversity

266 of Mount Mercy College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mount Mercy College, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Mount Mercy College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mount Mercy University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Mount Mercy College
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 11
Hispanic 21
White 123
Two or More Races 76
Non-Resident 20

Online Learning at Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy College provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

570 undergraduate students at Mount Mercy College took at least one online class — of those, 111 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 150 students took at least one online class and 114 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Mount Mercy University

These healthcare majors are available at Mount Mercy College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 71 6 81
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 22 26
Health and Medical Administrative Services 16 16
Public Health 2 12 14
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 8 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 1 1
Medical Illustration and Informatics 1 1

Academic Programs at Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy College offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mount Mercy College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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