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Mount Mercy College, often referred to as MMC, is a coeducational, private, Roman Catholic college located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of liberal arts, multicultural studies, natural science, etc. The college campus spreads across 40 acres of urban land.
The college athletics teams are known as the Mustangs. The official mascot of the college is the Mustang. The students of MMC participate in intercollegiate softball, baseball, cross country, basketball, track & field, soccer, golf and volleyball. The students are also encouraged to participate in various intramural sports of their choice.
Cedar Rapids, IA is home to Mount Mercy College. Cedar Rapids is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Mount Mercy College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Mount Mercy College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 610.
Mount Mercy College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mount Mercy College has 1,506 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mount Mercy College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Classic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
General Phone: (319) 363-8213
http://www.mtmercy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 179 | business administration, business management, accounting, marketing, business, human resources, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, history teaching, English teaching, math teaching, business teaching, biology teaching, art education, science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | English, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, urban studies, speech and rhetoric, international relations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Science | 14 | biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science, computer support |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, public relations, digital communications, journalism |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | natural resources courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Mercy College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 429 | 43 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Mercy College had a total enrollment of 1,506 students (1,271 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 91% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Mount Mercy College offers campus housing for 461 of its 1,271 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 402 | 323 | 80% | 172 | 53% |
| Men | 114 | 86 | 75% | 47 | 55% |
| Women | 288 | 237 | 82% | 125 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,125 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,125 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,222 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Mercy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188000)
Mount Mercy College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $74,335 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $74,335 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $64,765 | 11 | $68,198 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $52,405 | 11 | $52,792 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,225 | 16 | $45,597 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $37,163 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $56,962 | 45 | $51,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Mercy College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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