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Mount Mercy College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded in the year 1928. The Sisters of Mercy are responsible for its establishment. The campus spreads over an area of approximately 40 acres. Students are offered degree and certificate programs in diverse fields of study including health services administration, computer science, medical technology, management information systems, and special education.
There are several student clubs and organizations at Mount Mercy College. Some of the popular ones are Circle K International, Criminal Justice Association, Mount Mercy Association of Nursing Students, College Pastoral Council, Student Government Association, Drama Club, and Outdoor Recreation Club. The sports teams participate in baseball, basketball, track and field, soccer, sofball, volleyball, golf, and cross country.
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Campus Location1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
USA
Main Tel: (319) 363-8213
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Mount Mercy College HighlightsWhere Mount Mercy College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 429 | 43 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mount Mercy College was 1,506 in 2007-2008 (1,271 full-time equivalent). About 27% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 73% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,125 | | Room and board | $ 6,650 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 3,222 |
Financial Aid: Mount Mercy College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsMount Mercy College provides on-campus housing for 461 of its 1,271 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Mount Mercy College AthleticsMount Mercy College is in the Midwest Classic Conference for major sports.
Mount Mercy College Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 75% | | Women | 82% | | All | 80% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-610 | | Math | 460-610 | | Writing | 460-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (5 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (179 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Natural Resources and Conservation
DESIGN (1 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (47 awarded) - 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 (16 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (31 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (73 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (14 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mount Mercy College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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