The Mount Mercy University is a Private For-Profit university established in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy. The main campus is situated across 40 wooded acres in the center of historic Cedar Rapids. It is a Catholic university that gives student-oriented education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and open to people of all beliefs to join the community in pursuit of baccalaureate and graduate education.
Mount Mercy is a Catholic University that provides student-focused education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and welcomes people of all beliefs to join our community in pursuit of baccalaureate and graduate education and compassionate service to those in need.
Mount Mercy University works on four major principles.
Using reflective judgement: Reflective judgment requires a knowledge of basic fact, examination, and evaluation of assumptions; adequate justification for drawing a conclusion; and understanding the implications of drawing that conclusion. With these skills, individuals can solve problems creatively and integrate knowledge across disciplines.
Engaging in startegic communication: Strategic communication requires selecting from a range of options to accomplish a chosen goal in an ethical manner. These options include construction and interpretation of messages in written, oral, and aesthetic forms using appropriate technology.
Serving the common good: It includes respect for, and ethical interaction with, every person and the natural environment and, in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, service for the well-being of all humanity and action in the cause of justice in the world.
Promoting purposeful living: Mount Mercy University provides opportunities for spiritual growth, intellectual engagement, vocational clarity, social development, physical well-being, emotional maturity, and responsible community leadership.
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It has more than 25 clubs and student’s organization with 18 varsity athletic teams.
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University's acceptance rate is 63%.
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The total student population is 1,886 which consists of 1,162 full-timers and 724 part-timers.
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The student-faculty ratio is 14:1
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The total graduation rate of the university is 58%.
- The university is given accreditation by Higher Learning Commission(HLC).
Mount Mercy University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At Mount Mercy University, around 71% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 68% of the students are females and 32% are males. Finally, at MMU around 76% are white, 9% are Black or African American, and 6% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. Alumni play a vital role in building the reputation of a university. MMU has produced several achievers over the years who have done exceptional work. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, MMU offers around 135 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission, Higher Learning Commission, and, No Longer Recognized, North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees.
