Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Mount Mercy University is 75.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.97%. 597 men and 972 women applied to Mount Mercy and 417 men and 764 women students were accepted.
Among them, 102 men and 122 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mount Mercy.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,569 | 597 | 972 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,181 | 417 | 764 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 224 | 102 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.27% | 69.85% | 78.60% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.97% | 24.46% | 15.97% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 72 students (33%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mount Mercy.
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Mount Mercy. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 22 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 224 first-year students enrolled in Mount Mercy. The proportion of full-time students is 98.66% and part-time students is 1.34%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.54% and women students is 54.46%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Mount Mercy.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 224 | 102 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 221 | 101 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Mount Mercy. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Mount Mercy University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mount Mercy.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.mtmercy.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.mtmercy.edu/apply-freshman |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |