Mount Mercy University
Admissions
Interested in attending Mount Mercy University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Mount Mercy University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Mount Mercy University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mount Mercy accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,429 people applied and 1,131 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Mount Mercy University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Mount Mercy University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Mount Mercy University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Mount Mercy considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
Considered
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Mount Mercy University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Mount Mercy University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54. 21% of freshmen who attended Mount Mercy were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
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