Mount Mercy University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Mount Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with approximately 1,107 undergraduate students enrolled. Mount Mercy University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,168 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $48,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mount Mercy University is a private Catholic university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 56% graduation rate and 70% freshman retention suggest that many students who start at Mount Mercy don't finish, which is worth taking seriously. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $18,500, and median earnings of $48,400 after 10 years are reasonable for a small Catholic university in the Midwest — especially given the personalized attention a 1,100-student campus can offer. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based, tight-knit environment and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask the admissions office directly about support services and why so many students leave before finishing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,107 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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