Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
319-363-8213
Mount Mercy University is a private, not-for-profit, Catholic university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university's mission is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and meaningful careers in a global society. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate programs. The university is home to about 1,700 students from 36 states and 24 countries. The average class size is 17 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11-to-1. The university's campus is located on 85 acres of land in the heart of Cedar Rapids. The university is home to five residence halls, a student center, a library, and a fitness center. The university's athletic teams compete in the Midwest Collegiate Conference. The university's colors are blue and gold.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1705
Acceptance Rate: 76.21%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.mtmercy.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.mtmercy.edu/financial-aid-2
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $50918
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50918
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Mount Mercy University is $192682.99. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Mount Mercy University. For graduates of Mount Mercy University, we saw an average early-career income of $53200.00 and mid-career income of $79600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.