Applying to Mount Mercy

Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is 78.97% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,436 students applied and 1,134 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Mount Mercy.
Mount Mercy's acceptance rate places 11st out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
To apply to Mount Mercy, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Mount Mercy University is 78.97% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.99%. 494 men and 935 women applied to Mount Mercy and 380 men and 748 women students were accepted.
Among them, 80 men and 127 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Mount Mercy.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Mount Mercy
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,43649493500
Admitted1,13438074800
Enrolled2048012700
Acceptance Rate 78.97%76.92%80.00%--
Yield 17.99%21.05%16.98%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Mount Mercy University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 3 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 7 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Mount Mercy.
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Mount Mercy. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Mount Mercy
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing000
SAT Math000
ACT Composite192225
ACT Math182126
ACT English182124
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 .
Mount Mercy Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Mount Mercy.
Admission Information for Applying to Mount Mercy
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/index
Online Applicationhttps://www.mtmercy.edu/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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