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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$52,871

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$39,070

At a Glance

Total Students

1,135

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

57%

Median Debt

$23,699

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Mount Mercy University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,135 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 78.8% and a retention rate of 70.1%. The graduation rate is 56.6%. The in-state tuition is $39,070, and 57% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,520. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,871, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,787. The median debt for graduates is $23,699.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$53k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 26% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Mount Mercy University alumni earn a median salary of $53,520. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $52,871. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $60,787. The median debt for graduates is $23,699, and 57% of students receive financial aid.

Mount Mercy University has a student body of 1,135 students, and the university has a 78.8% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 56.6%, and the retention rate is 70.1%. The in-state tuition is $39,070.

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Campus Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797

Mount Mercy University is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 78.8%.