About Mount Mercy University

Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,580 full time undergraduate students, and 306 full time graduate students.

The Mount Mercy University Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 88 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mount Mercy University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 16% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mount Mercy University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
60%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
30%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
60%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
30%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
10%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    35 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    35 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    35 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 69 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    34 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    34 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    35 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mount Mercy University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Mount Mercy University?

11 Students rated Mount Mercy University

Darci - 08/01/2024

Overall I think it is a great campus and all the professors know there students because its not that big of a School so they get to know their students. Also the campus is very nice and clean. Has other ways to get around campus by going through the tunnels and staying warm.

Jordan - 02/18/2020

Mount Mercy makes me feel at home and safe. When looking for a college I wanted to find a college that I felt safe and comfortable in. Mount Mercy's staff and facility made me feel welcomed and I felt like I belonged. The staff are very supportive and willing to help. Mount Mercy is a wonderful college to attend and has great academics and athletics.

Anna - 12/28/2019

I know it's hard to compete with bigger, federally funded schools, but I was disappointed with Mount Mercy at first, but they do their best. You are primarily there to get an education and that has the most importance. Professors are very accessible and you get a lot of one on one interactions with your faculty, which you usually do not get at bigger schools. You can really tell professors here want you to succeed and will give you every opportunity to do so, for the most part. If you're looking for a good education, Mount Mercy University is a good place to go, but I would not get your hopes up about the extra amenities that come with it.

Emma - 01/19/2019

I like Mount Mercy. The professors go out of their to help students. The job assistance/placement services could be more proactive in helping students obtain internships and post graduation placement. The adminstration is very supportive in making sure the students have a great experience on-campus.

Mount Mercy University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mount Mercy University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mount Mercy University is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    My number one advice is that the environment of the school is equally as important as the program you will be attending. If you aren't comfrotable in the environment you will not excel. I encourage going on multiple campus visits, including overnight visits. Attend campus activities, sports events, sit in on some classes and eat in the cafeteria. Get the full feel for the college before making any decsions. Also, once you start attending, GET INVOLVED. This will be your home away from home, so jump in and make it the best experience of your life!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    MMC was a good school; I got a good education but it was a LOT of work.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    We are best known for our Nursing program, it is one of the best in the mid-west. However, all of their social science programs are very good. We also have professors who are knows in their field within the larger community.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    that they were going to raise tuition a $1000+ every single year i was here

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who wants one on one attention from progressors, someone who loves to have class discussions versus lectures. Also someone who wants to be a part of a tight nit community and have the chance to be involved in many activites. The school is located in a medium sized city, so someone who likes the "city feel", but doesnt want to chaos of a large city.

    Read all 6 answers

  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    we have tunnels. small classes. all buildings are close.

    Read all 5 answers

  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Some people may think that it is to small, but that is something you will have to decide, come check it out, for me it's perfect, it may be perfect for you too.

    Read all 5 answers

  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing with Mount Mercy is the professors and their office time. They will let you know when they are in their office but most of the time when you go they are in a meeting or just not there. It is hard to have time to talk unless you set up an appointment or they respond to emails quick.

    Read all 5 answers

  10. Describe the students at your school.

    Many think they are better than everyone else.

    Read all 4 answers

  11. What's unique about your campus?

    There are no T.A.s teaching its always the professor and they are always willing to help a student out.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The tunnels! Mount Mercy has tunnels that connect to every building on campus so when its raining or snowing out you never have to worry about it!

    Read all 2 answers

  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Devoted

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

69%

female

31%

male

1,580

Total Undergrad Enrollment

306

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

73%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

36

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

26%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Mount Mercy University receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 84% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,696

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,280

Books and Supplies

$8,900

Room and Board

39,876

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,140
$30 - $48K
$15,557
$48 - $75K
$18,510
$75 - $110K
$21,206
$110K & UP
$23,766

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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