PrivateUrbanMount Mercy University
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Mount Mercy University is a private institution in Cedar Rapids with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,787 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,435.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mustangs
History & Fun Facts
- •History Mount Mercy University was founded as a two-year college for women in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- •In 1957, Mount Mercy became a four-year institution and awarded its first bachelor's degree in 1959.
- •The college received accreditation as a baccalaureate institution by the North Central Association in 1960.
- •In 1968, the Sisters of Mercy transferred their legal authority and responsibility to a self-perpetuating independent board of which three members would always be Sisters of Mercy.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Programs (66)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium