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Mount Mercy University Nursing Programs

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

Mount Mercy University Rankings

Mount Mercy College has earned the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 16	State — Iowa
Overall Quality	#70 of 99	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#490 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Mount Mercy University?

Contact information for Mount Mercy College can be found 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

This is what Mount Mercy College requires for admission:

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 makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials 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

Acceptance rates at Mount Mercy College are broken out by gender below.

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. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need 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

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Mount Mercy College receive some form of financial aid (202 students).

About 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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 break down as follows.

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

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 online programs 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.

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

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.