Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1928Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Mount Mercy University is a private Catholic university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928. Students take a core of liberal arts courses as a foundation for areas of study including English, fine arts, history, mathematics, multicultural studies, natural science, philosophy, theology and social science. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and nine graduate programs.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$42,772
Estimated total for international students: US$57,202

Net price calculatormtmercy.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,107
Graduate students: 278
International undergraduates: 12%
Students per teacher: 14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 83%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 52%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$59,669

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (68)

Bachelor's degrees45 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees19 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth-Related Knowledge and SkillsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees2 subjects

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.