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Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro with 1,185 students and a 83% acceptance rate.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,185 students

NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference

Admission rate

83%

of applicants admitted

ACT, middle half

19–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,168

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

58%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

70%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$60,787

10 years after entry

Students

1,185

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,070
$30,001–48,000$15,294
$48,001–75,000$16,883
$75,001–110,000$20,311
Over $110,000$25,244

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse71
Elementary Education and Teaching33
Business Administration and Management22
Finance17
Psychology17
Marketing/Marketing Management16
Health/Health Care Administration/Management15
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration14
Show the other 29 majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies13
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other10
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration8
Business/Commerce8
Exercise Science and Kinesiology8
Social Work7
Accounting7
Biology/Biological Sciences5
Graphic Design4
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other4
Computer Science3
Music3
Actuarial Science3
Sociology2
Religion/Religious Studies2
Music Teacher Education2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Secondary Education and Teaching2
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other2
Journalism1
Public Relations/Image Management1
Social Science Teacher Education1
Biochemistry1
Chemistry1
Political Science and Government1
Art/Art Studies1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist1
Public Health1
Operations Management and Supervision1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Cedar Rapids, IA

278,677 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

The Eastern Iowa (CID)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20

Elevation

868 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

12°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

34.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$890 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size