# Mount Mercy University

Private nonprofit college in Cedar Rapids, IA. IPEDS ID 154013.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mount-mercy-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/mount-mercy-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 83% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,168 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 58%; beats 31% of IA colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,787; beats 77% of IA colleges and 71% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,070 |
| 30-48k | $15,294 |
| 48-75k | $16,883 |
| 75-110k | $20,311 |
| 110k+ | $25,244 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.08 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,787 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,070 | $69,646 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $15,294 | $62,400 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,883 | $68,883 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,311 | $82,869 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $25,244 | $102,996 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $55,054
- Tuition and fees: $40,878
- Housing and meals: $11,030; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,436 applicants, 1,131 admitted, 208 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 79%, ACT 19–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,647 | $75,613 | $27,000 |
| Business | $57,572 | $64,408 | $33,583 |
| Human Resources | $48,722 | $61,772 | $29,225 |
| Accounting | $52,486 | $59,763 | not reported |
| Finance | $51,445 | $57,928 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration | $40,297 | $57,378 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $40,690 | $57,111 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $32,264 | $49,685 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $37,303 | $49,542 | $25,677 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,810 | $47,713 | $30,687 |
| Criminal Justice | $34,824 | $46,517 | $25,500 |
| Psychology | $34,536 | $45,951 | $26,882 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $78,370 (Cedar Rapids, IA), $78,630 (IA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $96,670 (Cedar Rapids, IA), $85,530 (IA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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