School Overview

Mount Mercy College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Cedar Rapids, IA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1330 Elmhurst Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
Main Phone: (319) 363-8213
Web Site: www.mtmercy.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,119 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.9% of students attend full-time, while 1.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 47 male students and 135 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 25.8% of the student body, while females made up 74.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Marketing

• Public Relations

• Computer Science

• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Mount Mercy College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Mount Mercy College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Mount Mercy College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Midwest Classic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.