Mount Mercy College
http://www.mtmercy.edu1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797
(319) 363-8213
Mount Mercy is a Catholic University providing student-focused baccalaureate and graduate education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. As a Catholic university founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mount Mercy welcomes women and men of all beliefs to join our community in the pursuit of baccalaureate and graduate education and service to those in need. Mount Mercy promotes reflective judgment, strategic communication, the common good and purposeful living through a core curriculum, liberal arts and professional majors and student development programs. We strive for excellence in accomplishing our mission through our four interdependent goals: Using reflective judgment The ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Mount Mercy College, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,058), and 74% receive loans ($7,805 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,980. Off campus it is around $4,800. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mount Mercy College is $17,607 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 366 people applied to Mount Mercy College. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (78.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 53.0% accepted (41.0% male and 56.0% female) Of the 1,498 undergraduate students at Mount Mercy College, 37.0% are part-time. A majority (59.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 168 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 85.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 83.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 47.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 58.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 319-368-6460 |
| Admissions Office Email | admission@mtmercy.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.mtmercy.edu/transfer-mount-mercy |
| Admissions Website | http://www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate-admissions (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.mtmercy.edu |
| Application Fee | $20 |
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In order to be accepted to Mount Mercy College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 23 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 12 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 148 | ||||
| Accounting | 24 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 80 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 0 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 0 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 19 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 12 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | ||||
| Journalism | 3 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 11 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | ||||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||||
| Education | 36 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | 0 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 86 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 0 | ||||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 3 | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 3 | ||||
| Nursing, Other | 20 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 60 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| History, General | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 5 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 15 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 11 | ||||
| Social Work | 11 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 24 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | ||||
| Social sciences | 4 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 0 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||||
| Sociology | 1 | ||||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 0 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 6 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 3 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||||
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