Mount Mercy University
Faith-based college · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1,107 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,935
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,202
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Mount Mercy University?
Mount Mercy University accepts about 83 of every 100 applicants (83%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Mount Mercy University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount Mercy University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Mount Mercy University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,202 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,935 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $42,772 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$42,772
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,772
- Room & board$12,150
- Total cost of attendance$57,202
- Average net price after grants$23,935
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Mount Mercy University FAQ
- What is Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate?
- 83% — accessible.
- Is Mount Mercy University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Mount Mercy University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mount Mercy University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Mount Mercy University cost?
- About $57,202 a year before aid; $23,935 on average after grants.
- What is Mount Mercy University's FAFSA school code?
- 001880. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Mount Mercy University receives your information.
- What is Mount Mercy University's graduation rate?
- 52% of students finish within six years.
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