Cedar Rapids,
IA
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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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
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 Time21%
Part Time82%
In State18%
Out-of-StateData 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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