Cedar Rapids, IA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 79% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,176 | 776 | 219 | 66% |
| 2020 | 1,160 | 884 | 225 | 76% |
| 2021 | 1,278 | 1,035 | 222 | 81% |
| 2022 | 1,569 | 1,181 | 224 | 75% |
| 2023 | 1,436 | 1,131 | 208 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
750 of 935 women and 378 of 494 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Mount Mercy University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,131 of 1,436 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,436 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 208 enrolled.
No. Mount Mercy University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 79% — it has become less selective.