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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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 Bachelor's degree.
Students at Mount Mercy College can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Mount Mercy College has 1,497 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Mount Mercy College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
Admissions Phone: (319) 368-6460
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 368-6467
http://www.mtmercy.edu
Mount Mercy College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 161 | business administration, business management, marketing, accounting, international business, business |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, art education, history teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | interdisciplinary studies, history, political science, English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, urban studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Science | 14 | biology |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, public relations |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | health and medical administrative |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Mercy College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 389 | 36 |
In 2005, Mount Mercy College had a total enrollment of 1,497 students (1,207 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 90% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Mount Mercy College offers campus housing for 467 of its 1,207 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 478 | 377 | 79% | 181 | 48% |
| Men | 97 | 73 | 75% | 32 | 44% |
| Women | 381 | 304 | 80% | 149 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 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 ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 368-6460
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,030 |
| Room and board | $ 5,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 810 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,670 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Mercy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 368-6467
Mount Mercy College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $54,996 | 9 | $51,132 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $49,881 | 7 | $48,459 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,448 | 23 | $40,113 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $49,739 | 41 | $43,534 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
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
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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