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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

About Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mount Mercy University was founded in 1928. The university currently enrolls around 1,526 students per year, including 1,271 undergrads.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Mount Mercy University

It is moderately difficult to get into Mount Mercy University. In 2021, Mount Mercy University accepted 75% of applicants. Out of 1,569 applications received in 2021, 1,181 students were offered admission.

Mount Mercy University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 0%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Mount Mercy University is located in the town of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,.

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College Info

1330 Elmhurst Drive, NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797

Campus Setting: Suburban

Mount Mercy University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mount Mercy University is Aug 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mount Mercy University is Aug 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Mount Mercy University SAT Scores

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Mount Mercy University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$50,100

In State

$50,100

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$38,070
$38,070
Fees
$1,000
$1,000
Housing
$11,030
$11,030
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Mount Mercy University is like? There are approximately 1,526 students enrolled at Mount Mercy University, including 1,271 undergraduate students and 255 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 82% percent are from IA and 18% percent of students are from other states.

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

82%

In State

18%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,526

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$39,070

Out-of-State

$39,070

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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