Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · Private nonprofit · 1,107 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,070 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,294 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,883 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,311 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,244 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,168 |
Sticker tuition: $40,878 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 27%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,787
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,699
- International undergrads
- 114 (9.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business31%
Health & Nursing28%
Education9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Criminal Justice3%
Social Sciences3%
Computer Science2%
Psychology2%
Environmental Studies1%
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