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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA mtmercy.edu 1,135 students

Mount Mercy University's campus is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The university fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on liberal arts education across all disciplines. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Mount Mercy encourages service and ethical leadership among its students.

Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,049
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$39,070
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Mount Mercy University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 57% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,053, roughly 41% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,255 $69,020
$30K – $48K $25,779 $103,116
$48K – $75K $21,217 $84,868
$75K – $110K $25,021 $100,084
$110K+ $25,996 $103,984
Sticker price (no aid) $39,070 $156,280
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Mount Mercy University

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
68
$66,647/yr High 3.6x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
65
$52,486/yr Very High 3.7x
Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →
63
$57,572/yr High 3.5x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
57
$51,445/yr Very High 2.7x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
47
$48,722/yr High 2.6x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
47
$43,810/yr High 1.9x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
47
$40,297/yr High 2.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
41
$40,690/yr Very High 2.5x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
40
$34,824/yr Moderate 2.2x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
30
$34,536/yr High 2.1x
Social Work Compare across schools →
29
$37,303/yr Moderate 1.4x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
28
$32,264/yr High 1.1x

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