Overview

Mount Mercy University is a University institution located in Cedar Rapids, IA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1330 Elmhurst Drive, NE
Cedar Rapids, IA  52402
United States

Contact Mr. J Todd Coleman
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Email: tcoleman@mtmercy.edu
Phone: 319-368-6460
Fax: 319-363-5270

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/natural Resources Law Enforcement And Protective Services
Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Other
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,569

Applied

1,181

Accepted

1,271

Enrolled

Female Admissions

972

Females Applied

764

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

597

Males Applied

417

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	22	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,070

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

11,030

Room & board

5,474

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,366

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,194

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,441

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,833

Avg. Loan Aid

15,741

Avg. Grant Aid

23,124

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.46%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,271

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.44%
Black or African American	7.32%
White or Caucasian	71.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	2.28%
Two or more races	6.06%
Other	2.68%

Gender

Male (37.14%)

Female (62.86%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Vegas Night, Christmas Club Friday and Spring Fling Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Ambassadors, Mount Mercy University Association of Nursing Students, Cheerleaders, Black Student Union and Student Government Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Department of Public Safety operational 24-hours a day, 7 days a week

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

171

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 75

Part-time - 96

Male - 70

Female - 101