Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,280
Graduate Enrollment: 290
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 80.99%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.6% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 74.6%
Black: 8.2%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 5.7%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 8.2%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 5.7%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,045
In-State tuition: $36,540Out-of-State tuition: $36,540
Estimated books and supplies: $1,320 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,428 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,104 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,104 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,699 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,312 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,699 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $251 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,111 |
| $30k-48k | $19,601 |
| $48k-75k | $16,368 |
| $75k-110k | $24,825 |
| $110k+ | $26,857 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 53%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,699 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,680 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 57.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,471 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,875 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 39 | $30,687 | $282 | $42,653 ($3,554) | $44,720 ($3,727) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $27,000 | $276 | $29,517 ($2,460) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $26,882 | $217 | $28,693 ($2,391) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | $25,500 | $265 | $30,823 ($2,569) | $46,659 ($3,888) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | $321 | $47,013 ($3,918) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $25,677 | $262 | $34,286 ($2,857) | $44,621 ($3,718) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 9 | $26,213 ($2,184) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | $466 | $47,744 ($3,979) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 117 | $27,000 | $250 | $61,143 ($5,095) | $63,866 ($5,322) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 40 | $33,583 | $251 | $53,913 ($4,493) | $69,779 ($5,815) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $27,000 | $276 | $38,121 ($3,177) | $49,434 ($4,120) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 48 | $394 | $71,667 ($5,972) | $78,142 ($6,512) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | $48,665 ($4,055) | $66,392 ($5,533) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 25 | $25,250 | $226 | $41,466 ($3,456) | $59,136 ($4,928) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 41 | $29,225 | $275 | $42,517 ($3,543) | $52,422 ($4,369) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 16 | $58,883 ($4,907) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 15 | $27,000 | $281 | $44,892 ($3,741) | $44,892 ($3,741) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,069Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $27,783,955 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $36,315,412 (2022)