About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Dr. Terri Crumley
Dean of Admissons
Dean of Admissons
Address
Office of Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
1330 Elmhurst Drive Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
Phone
319-368-6460
Email
admission@mtmercy.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Lundy Commons: Game Room, TV Room, Convenience Store, Bookstore, Lounges
Hilltop Grill and Dining Hall
Busse Library
Andrea's House-144 bed, suite style campus residence
Entire campus is connected by underground tunnels
Hilltop Grill and Dining Hall
Busse Library
Andrea's House-144 bed, suite style campus residence
Entire campus is connected by underground tunnels
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Cedar Rapids Kernels (affiliate of Anaheim Angels) and CR Roughriders Hockey Team
Brucemore-National Trust for Historic preservation Property
Cedar Rapid Museum of Art
Imax Theatre and Science Station
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Brucemore-National Trust for Historic preservation Property
Cedar Rapid Museum of Art
Imax Theatre and Science Station
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
campus visit days. See website for dates
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Cedar Rapids is proud to have a fleet of handicap-accessible buses with routes all over the city. Visitors can fly into the Eastern Iowa Airport using a large selection of airline carrierer. Local cab companies also provide prompt door-to-door service.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Mount Mercy College is conveniently located a mile from interstate 380. Visitors should exit I-380 at the 29th street NE exit (exit 22). Go east on 29th Street, crossing Center Point Road and Oakland Road, to Prairie Drive. Turn right and travel two blocks. The College will be directly in front of you.
Local Accommodations
The following is a list of local accomodations: Collins Plaza Hotel (800-541-1067), Country Inn (800-456-4000), Crown Plaza Five Seasons (800-2Crowne), Econo Lodge (800-424-4777), Holiday Inn Express (800-HOLIDAY).
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Overview
Applicants: 695
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Average HS GPA: 3.39
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
152
with Terminal Degree
51
86
Women
66
Men
10
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Related Services.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Speech Teacher Education.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
American History (United States).
European History.
History, General.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other.
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,987
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,859
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,127
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,306
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$28,226
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,280
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,600
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,444
Foreign Countries Represented
27
Demographics
1.25%
Asian
4.05%
Black
1.64%
Hispanic
84.26%
Caucasian
3.98%
Unknown
2.73%
International
70% female
30% male
6% are out of state
59% are full time
41% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
36%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
87%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
30
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
21% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Mustangs)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Mustangs)
8 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
98
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
www.daktech.com
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
