Mount Mercy University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,540

Cost of attendance at Mount Mercy University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,540

Cost of attendance at Mount Mercy University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Mount Mercy University was $25,345. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University net price calculator

$25,345

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Mount Mercy University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,345	$163	$19,111	$19,601	$16,368	$24,825	$26,857
2021	$25,182	$4,205 (20%)	$19,250	$17,384	$21,263	$25,560	$27,015
2020	$20,977	$273 (1%)	$13,992	$15,098	$20,957	$24,649	$26,377
2019	$20,704	$1,725 (8%)	$17,761	$16,261	$20,981	$22,138	$24,306
2018	$22,429	$2,317 (12%)	$17,918	$17,345	$20,574	$21,326	$23,788
2017	$20,112	$162	$18,140	$15,557	$18,510	$21,206	$23,766
2016	$20,274	$111	$12,778	$12,164	$17,846	$19,975	$22,148
2015	$20,163	$414 (2%)	$13,707	$14,313	$17,553	$20,576	$21,920
2014	$20,577	--	$16,020	$16,864	$20,851	$22,031	$21,460

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Mount Mercy University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$53,992	$3,406 (7%)	$36,540	$16,132	$1,320
2021	$50,586	$2,734 (6%)	$35,506	$13,760	$1,320
2020	$47,852	$2,186 (5%)	$33,862	$12,670	$1,320
2019	$45,666	$1,524 (3%)	$31,998	$12,348	$1,320
2018	$44,142	$1,292 (3%)	$30,582	$12,220	$1,340
2017	$42,850	$1,874 (5%)	$29,696	$11,874	$1,280
2016	$40,976	$1,338 (3%)	$28,226	$11,550	$1,200
2015	$39,638	$818 (2%)	$27,010	$11,428	$1,200
2014	$38,820	$1,090 (3%)	$26,310	$11,310	$1,200
2013	$37,730	--	$25,400	$11,130	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Mount Mercy University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,428 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Mount Mercy University is $1,159 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Mount Mercy University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,320.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Mount Mercy University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,104

If living off-campus, with family: $6,024

If living off-campus, not with family: $8,032
How much is Mount Mercy University application fees?: Mount Mercy University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Mount Mercy University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Mount Mercy University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,075	$617
For out-of-state students	$1,075	$617

Housing and Meal

**Mount Mercy University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Mount Mercy University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,428	30	561
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,112	19	441
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,915	19	586
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,534	20	560
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,166	19	610
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,900	19	604
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,600	19	480

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Mount Mercy University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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