2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,345
Net Price
81%
Admitted
21%
Enrolled
60%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Mount Mercy University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,580. In 2021, there were 65 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #18 in Iowa and ranks #884 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
65
Total Enrollment
1,580
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees
Ranking for Mount Mercy University
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Iowa Rank
Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Iowa, Mount Mercy University ranks #18.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Mount Mercy University ranks #884.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Mount Mercy University offers General Psychology, Psychology Teacher Education and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy. At the doctorate level Marriage and Family Therapy are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
General Psychology | 21 | – | – |
Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 20 | 2 |
Psychology Teacher Education | 1 | – | – |
Social Work | 21 | – | – |
Total Graduates | 43 | 20 | 2 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,278 students applied to the Mount Mercy University. The university admitted 81% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Iowa universities is 4,350. On average, all Iowa institutions admit 76% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Mount Mercy University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Iowa four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Mount Mercy University is 60%, compared to 60% for all Iowa universities.
Compare MMU to Iowa Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Mount Mercy University to the average of all Iowa four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
MMU
1,278
Applicants
81%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
78%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
IA Colleges
4,350
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 78 or 46% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 91 or 54% part-time faculty members employed at Mount Mercy University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 78 or 46%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
MMU
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
46%
Percent Full-Time
54%
Percent Part-Time
46%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IA Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Mount Mercy University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $35,540, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,320.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $11,106 and the average cost for graduate fees is $70.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Mount Mercy University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Mount Mercy University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,428 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,104 |
Total Living Expenses | $14,532 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $35,540 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,320 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $51,392 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $11,106 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $70 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $11,176 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Mount Mercy University is $25,345. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Mount Mercy University to all Iowa universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
MMU
$51,392
Cost to Attend
$19,270
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,345
Net Price
IA Colleges
$37,601
Cost to Attend
$16,282
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,535
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 223 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,230 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $19,270.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,230 | $19,270 |
Pell Grants | 519 | $4,298 |
Federal Student Loans | 926 | $11,603 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Mount Mercy University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
MMU
1,230
Grant or Scholarship Aid
46%
Grants or Scholarships
519
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
926
Federal Student Loans
35%
Federal Student Loans
IA Colleges
2,522
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
980
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,563
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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