Mount Mercy University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Mount Mercy University Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity31
Retention18
Graduation37
Earnings57
Diversity25
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mount Mercy University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing36%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs31%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Mount Mercy University
63%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mount Mercy University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mount Mercy University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mount Mercy University
67%
Retention Rate
21%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 46% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 60% | 50% |
| Other race | 50% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mount Mercy University
96%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mount Mercy University
1,488
Undergraduates
51%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
334
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 27% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mount Mercy University, IA
Coe College
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1 miles, SW
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
4 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
5 miles, SW