Acceptance rate
82.5%
Mount Mercy University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Mount Mercy University is a small private school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with 1,526 students. It has an 82.5% acceptance rate and admits students across a wide range of academic preparation (ACT 18–24). The school is strongest in business, marketing, and health professions. After financial aid, the average net price is $24,078 annually, though the six-year graduation rate is 58%.
Enrollment
1,526
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
58%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
18 – 24
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$17,070
family income
$30–48k
$15,294
family income
$48–75k
$16,883
family income
$75–110k
$20,311
family income
$110k+
$25,244
family income
27% receive Pell grants
53% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Mount Mercy University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
31.0%
Health Professions
28.4%
Education
12.9%
Psychology
5.5%
Criminal Justice
4.5%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$60,787
Earnings (6 yr)
$52,871
Completion
58%
Retention
73%
Median debt
$23,699
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mount Mercy University?
Mount Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 82.5%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does Mount Mercy University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,070 per year, rising to $25,244 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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