Mount Mercy University Acceptance Rate
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,436
- Admitted
- 1,131
- Yield
- 18.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate has risen from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 695 to 1,436 (+107%) over that period.
Its 78.8% rate makes Mount Mercy University more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 54%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.2% for women vs 76.5% for men, a 3.7-point gap). Mount Mercy University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 695 | 395 | 56.8% | 134 |
| 2015–16 | 1,108 | 672 | 60.6% | 235 |
| 2016–17 | 1,288 | 797 | 61.9% | 241 |
| 2017–18 | 1,457 | 834 | 57.2% | 239 |
| 2018–19 | 1,409 | 885 | 62.8% | 240 |
| 2019–20 | 1,176 | 776 | 66% | 219 |
| 2020–21 | 1,160 | 884 | 76.2% | 225 |
| 2021–22 | 1,278 | 1,035 | 81% | 222 |
| 2022–23 | 1,569 | 1,181 | 75.3% | 224 |
| 2023–24 | 1,436 | 1,131 | 78.8% | 208 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 935 | 750 | 80.2% |
| Men | 494 | 378 | 76.5% |
| Unknown | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 3% |
How Mount Mercy University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate?
Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is 78.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,131 admitted of 1,436 applicants).
Is Mount Mercy University test optional?
Mount Mercy University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mount Mercy University?
Mount Mercy University received 1,436 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,131.
Is Mount Mercy University getting harder to get into?
Mount Mercy University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mtmercy.edu/.