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Mount Mercy University
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Annual Tuition
$39,070
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
78.8%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
56.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$60,787
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Mount Mercy University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Cedar Rapids, IA. With a competitive tuition profile of $39,070, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 56.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
78.8%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$156,280
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$30,787
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$151,590
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$459,460
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Mount Mercy University is $23,699.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$39,070
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
70.1%
Success
56.6%
In-State Cost
$39,070
Age 25+ Students
17.3%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
673 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Cedar Rapids
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$638
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$716
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$941
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.