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Mount Mercy University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Mount Mercy University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,39,752Out-of-state
Students
1,107Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

82.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 78.76%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 78.8% (1,131/1,436; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,436
Offered a place 1,131
Enrolled 208

18.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹50,42,082 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,39,752
  • Housing₹10,89,611
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹50,42,082
After aid (average) ₹18,94,420

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,39,752
Out-of-state ₹38,39,752

Average aid awarded: ₹23,79,955 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.8%
Retention
57.7%
Graduation

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 55.9%
Multiracial 9.9%
Hispanic 7.7%
Unknown 6.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.52%
Total Applicants1436
Admitted Applicants1131
Enrolled Applicants208
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,39,752
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,39,752
Average Housing Cost₹10,89,611
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹18,94,420
Average Aid Awarded₹23,79,955

Student Body Diversity

African American5.69%
Asian2.17%
Hispanic7.68%
White55.92%
Multiracial9.85%
Native American0.27%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International12.29%
Unknown Race6.05%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate57.74%
Retention Rate72.77%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1107

Contact

Street Address1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
ZIP Code52402
Phone(319) 363-8213
Websitehttps://www.mtmercy.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/