by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,381 undergraduates in 2020, Mount Mercy is a small, private university located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Mount Mercy offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mount Mercy can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mount Mercy Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Mount Mercy. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mount Mercy Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Mount Mercy does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Mount Mercy for Veterans Guide.
Mount Mercy offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Mount Mercy has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,381 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,044 (75.6%). Part-time attendance was 337 (24.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | 337 | 1,381 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mount Mercy is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mount Mercy #2117 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mount Mercy by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mount Mercy Diversity Guide.
Mount Mercy has a total of 260 student athletes, 137 men and 123 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,557,928 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,432,175 |
| Net | $125,753 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mount Mercy University Athletics