Private Institution
Mount Mercy University
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
Outlook
47/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
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 Compare across schools → |
68
|
$66,647/yr | High | 3.6x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
65
|
$52,486/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| Business Compare across schools → |
63
|
$57,572/yr | High | 3.5x |
| Finance Compare across schools → |
57
|
$51,445/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
| Human Resources Compare across schools → |
47
|
$48,722/yr | High | 2.6x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
47
|
$43,810/yr | High | 1.9x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
47
|
$40,297/yr | High | 2.5x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
41
|
$40,690/yr | Very High | 2.5x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
40
|
$34,824/yr | Moderate | 2.2x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$34,536/yr | High | 2.1x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
29
|
$37,303/yr | Moderate | 1.4x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
28
|
$32,264/yr | High | 1.1x |