Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is moderately difficult to get into. Mount Mercy University admitted 75% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 1,569 students applied to Mount Mercy University and 1,181 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Mount Mercy University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Mount Mercy University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mount Mercy University's admissions stats.

Mount Mercy University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	33%
Waitlist	No

Mount Mercy University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mount Mercy University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 15	–

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Applying Early to Mount Mercy University?

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Mount Mercy University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mount Mercy University Admissions

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How To Get Into Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Mount Mercy University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Mount Mercy University accepted 75% of all applicants, approximately 1,181 from 1,569 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mount Mercy University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Mount Mercy University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Mount Mercy University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Mount Mercy University

Wondering what factors are considered by Mount Mercy University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Mount Mercy University for more information on admission factors.

Mount Mercy University Application Requirements

To apply to Mount Mercy University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Mount Mercy University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mount Mercy University?

Students admitted to Mount Mercy University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 62% submitted a class rank. At Mount Mercy University 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 48% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mount Mercy University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18%
3.75 and 3.99	29%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	11%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mount Mercy University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mount Mercy University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 0% of Mount Mercy University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 33% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Mount Mercy University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mount Mercy University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mount Mercy University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Mount Mercy University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Mount Mercy University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Mount Mercy University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mount Mercy University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mount Mercy University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mount Mercy University.

Does Mount Mercy University accept transfer credits?

✅ Mount Mercy University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mount Mercy University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Do I have to submit test scores to Mount Mercy University?

❌ No, Mount Mercy University is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate?

✅ Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mount Mercy University?

❌ Mount Mercy University does not offer early decision.

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