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Mount Mercy University

1330 Elmhurt Drive Ne, Cedar rapids, IA 52402-4797 -

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School Notes Overview:

Mount Mercy University, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is as a Catholic institution in the Mercy tradition that provides a diverse group of students a practical and relevant foundation for leading successful, meaningful lives. An engaged and welcoming campus community, Mount Mercy offers students an undergraduate and graduate learning environment that is deeply personal while providing academically challenging courses and vibrant programs and experiences.

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School Overview:

	Mount Mercy University
County	Linn County, IA
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	899 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	656 students
Full-Time Graduate	14 students
Part-Time Graduate	101 students

Total Enrollment	1,651 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	467 students
Tuition	$23,260
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	29%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,504
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	47%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$3,895
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	100%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$7,579
% Students Receiving Loans	89%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$7,490

School Notes:

Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation as a premier college of choice, offering students a personalized, challenging, engaging and practical education.
Mount Mercy's tree-lined, 40 acre campus is home to more than 1,500 traditional age students, transfer students, adult accelerated students and graduate education students.
The institution offers 35 major areas of study for baccalaureate programs, and two graduate degrees in business and education.
The institution’s talented and dedicated faculty blend liberal arts education with professional preparation, and encourage students to strive for excellence through service to the common good, strategic communication, reflective judgment, and purposeful living.
Mount Mercy is distinguished by graduates committed to service, both in their choice of career and personal volunteer service to the community. Of graduates over the past three years: 96% are in employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation; 43% remain in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area; and 74% remain in Iowa to work, live and serve.
Profile last updated: 01/10/2011.

In the News:

Scheckel natural fit for Fifth Season post (The Gazette)
posted on July 1, 2011 at 08:28:48 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS - The role seemed natural to Ryan Scheckel. The Mount Mercy University cross country and track coach identified the likeness of attracting top runners to an annual race to his personal career.
Baseball: Wilton seniors finalize collegiate plans (Muscatine Journal)
posted on April 19, 2011 at 04:49:03 am
Wilton seniors Max Barrett and Drew Snyder will continue their baseball careers at Mount Mercy University and Kishwaukee College, respectively.
Controversial drama for teens raises questions (The Gazette)
posted on January 29, 2011 at 08:03:54 am
When Mount Mercy University senior Jayson Lawton watched MTV’s new series, “Skins,” with a group of friends, he said they all joked that the cable channel was trying to recruit teenagers for its other shows, “Teen Mom” and shows about drug addiction.
Mount Mercy dean’s list released (Newton Daily News)
posted on January 28, 2011 at 05:21:32 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS — Jeremy Brummel of Monroe and Bailey Zegers of Sully have been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at Mount Mercy University.
Iowa school's tunnels keep faculty, students warm (Marshalltown Times-Republican)
posted on December 25, 2010 at 05:13:20 am
CEDAR RAPIDS - As light snow swirled across the Mount Mercy University campus on a recent day of single-digit temperatures, few students were seen walking to class and none of them were wearing shorts. Below ground, it was a different scenario.