MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MOVE YOUR MIND YOU’VE WONDERED WHERE COLLEGE WILL TAKE YOU. But where will you take college? Maybe you’ll join a research project and discover a new species of fish or hurl a javelin toward a national championship. You might experience the knowing look in the eyes of a third grader when she leaps forward in math or the nod from a patient who now understands his condition. Mount Mercy University opens the doors so you can move forward to engage and transform the world around you.
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INSIDE Academics....................................................... Page 4 Majors............................................................... Page 5 Campus Life & Community......................... Page 6 Athletics........................................................... Page 8 The Arts............................................................ Page 10 Internships & Careers................................... Page 12 Apply & Visit.................................................... Page 14 Scholarships & Financial Aid...................... Page 15
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educational quality, affordability & alumni success.
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volunteerism and service learning programs
BACHELOR’S MASTER’S DOCTORAL DEGREES
Faculty
FULBRIGHT fellowship winners
Nationally-ranked student entrepreneurial club
WHO WE ARE 1,800+ STUDENTS 14,700+ connected alumni 7,400+ active alumni in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor
PRIVATE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
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Co-educational, residential All faiths welcome Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of Mercy, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition 3
WHAT
MOVES YOU Academics
“ Start with what moves you—the questions, the problems, the people, and opportunities that move you into action. Established on the Sisters of Mercy five critical concerns—earth, immigration, nonviolence, anti-racism, and women—Mount Mercy’s core liberal arts curriculum guides students in exploring and working towards a more just, equal, and peaceful world. Our practical education prompts reflection and action, tying what you do in class with what you can do for your community.
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“Mount Mercy taught me that communication is key. Faculty and staff taught me to branch out in volunteering, majors, and school activities—almost everything you can think of. Mount Mercy truly is a place of new beginnings.”
MEGAN MILLER ’17 Riverside, Iowa Accounting & Sports Management
FAST FACTS
15:1
student to faculty RATIO
MAJORS & MINORS • Major Only • Major Tracks or Specializations • Both Major & Minor • Minor Only
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE and
COMPASSIONATE SERVICE
Actuarial Science Art Art & Design Biology BUSINESS Accounting Applied Management Business Administration Economics Finance Human Resource Mgmt Management International Management Operations Management Sports Management Sustainability Management Marketing
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
20-25 students
Classes taught by faculty, not teaching assistants Free tutoring, writing, and study skills assistance in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Academic advising with faculty in your area of study Research opportunities and Scholarship Festival Honors Program Professional Development School
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Chemistry Biochemistry Forensic Science Communication Media Communication Verbal Communication Computer Science Computational Science Information Security Web Development Software Development Embedded Systems Software Engineering Creative Writing Criminal Justice Diversity Studies EDUCATION Art Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English as a Second Language Music Education Secondary Education English Environmental Justice
Gender Studies Graphic Design History International Studies Journalism Legal Studies Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Music Music Administration Outdoor Conservation General Studies Law Enforcement Natural Resources Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Science Marketing Social Work Sociology Spanish Sport, Health & Exercise Psychology Writing
MARTIN-HEROLD COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH Health Care Administration Health Care Leadership Health Care Navigation Nursing
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Dentistry Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacology Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary
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MOVE WITH PURPOSE Campus Life & Community
Mount Mercy’s close-knit campus offers countless opportunities for all students to build friendships and community involvement. You’ll connect with clubs, internships, service projects, and student activities on and off campus, in the country, and throughout the world.
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FAST FACTS
30+
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
STUDENT BENEFITS
FREE
Service learning, volunteerism, and mission trips in many parts of the world Campus ministry program offering worship and programs that are in Catholic and other faith traditions Daily mass and residential chaplain Peer ministry team
LAUNDRY & PARKING for all campus residents
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
Health Care & Counseling Services Recreation & Wellness Program Fitness Center Campus Bookstore Coffee Shop & Café Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Tutoring Career Services Campus Ministry Programs and many more…
UC Takeovers Homecoming Club Fridays Thanksgiving Formal Dress Dinner Casino Night Dance Marathon Stress Buster Week Music Concerts Friends & Family Weekend and many more…
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STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
the financial impact of
OUR VOLUNTEERISM/ SERVICE LEARNING in the 2017–18 academic year
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$399,775
“Mount Mercy was the right fit for me. The academics were challenging but gave me so many leadership opportunities, both in and outside the classroom.”
ERIK RYAN ’16 Marketing President, SGA Knoxville, Iowa
Canterbury Christ Church University | Canterbury, England Carlow College | Carlow, Ireland CIMBA | Paderno, Italy University of Stirling | Stirling, Scotland 21 countries through AIFS Abroad Short-term programs are faculty-led Service trips are available throughout the year
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MOVE MOUNTAINS Athletics
Being part of athletics at Mount Mercy means you’ll grow, learn, and play—all while competing for championships and earning a degree. Being a Mustang develops a trait that is difficult to define but easy to see: Character!
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FAST FACTS
34%
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intercollegiate ATHLETIC TEAMS
STUDENT ATHLETICS
of undergrads are STUDENT-ATHLETES ALL MMU SPORTING EVENTS are
FREE
FOR STUDENTS
2017–18: 1 NAIA national team qualifier, 13 individual NAIA national qualifiers, 15 NAIA Scholar-Teams, 36 Daktronics-NAIA ScholarAthletes, and 88 all-conference performers Champion of Character award-winning institution Multiple NAIA Five-Star Champions of Character Team and NAIA Collegiate Student-Athlete of Character awards Faculty mentor program ensures athletes succeed in the classroom and on the playing field Intramural sports programs offered
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NEW IN 2017 ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
and a member of Includes state-of-the-art track, soccer, baseball, softball, and practice fields!
MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Soccer Track & Field Volleyball
WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Track & Field Volleyball
CO-ED SPORTS Competitive Cheer Competitive Dance
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MOVE CREATIVELY The Arts
Follow your creative passions. Whether you plan to pursue your art as a professional career or as a lifetime hobby, the stage awaits you at Mount Mercy University.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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MUSIC
WRITING
VOCAL
Visiting Writer Series Mount Mercy Times (student newspaper) Paha Review (arts/literary magazine)
University Choir Show Choir Chamber/Jazz Singers Liturgical Singers
INSTRUMENTAL University Band Pep Band Jazz Band Chamber Ensembles
ART & DESIGN Visiting guest artists Senior art shows Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
CREATIVE TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS available
IN ALL AREAS
Open to all students, regardless of major.
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MOVE FORWARD Internships & Careers
An education from Mount Mercy will influence your life in amazing ways. We prepare you for professional and personal achievement—well beyond graduation.
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STUDENT OUTCOMES
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GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU HIT THE WORKPLACE Finance Internship, Goldman Sachs Marketing Internship, Nabisco Foods Sports Internship, Cedar Rapids Titans Summer Nurse Externship, Mayo Clinic Medical Lab Scientist, St. Luke’s Hospital Human Resources Internship, OPN Architects Social Work Practicum, Linn County Juvenile Court Summer internships in Europe and South America Law Enforcement Ride Along, Cedar Rapids Police Department Outdoor Conservation Internship, Johnson County Conservation Classroom experience during your freshmen year in the education program
of MMU alumni
ARE EMPLOYED OR START GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION
Mayo Clinic LEARN MORE AT MTMERCY.EDU/SUCCESS Peace Corps PMX Industries Rockwell Collins “Mount Mercy allows you to be your true, Walt Disney World authentic self. The community is caring State of Iowa Auditor and inviting. My professors and coaches are The Boeing Company great professionals but are also my friends, Mercy Medical Center mentors, and advisors. They’ve challenged Blue Cross/Blue Shield me to develop and grow—to help me be Law School, Drake University the best I can be.” Cedar Rapids Police Department Medical School, University of Iowa RODRIGO BUENDIA RAMOS ’19 Benton Community School District Math & Computer Science Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis Puebla, Mexico Cedar Rapids Community School District Abbe Center for Community Mental Health University of Iowa Bioinformatics graduate program Syracuse University, Marriage and Family Therapy Ph.D Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health program (PT)
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96%
RECENT GRADUATES HAVE STARTED CAREERS OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITH
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MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE
APPLY
IT’S PAIN FREE, WE PROMISE MTMERCY.EDU/APPLY
No application fee or essay required! All applicants are reviewed individually. Specific admission requirements can be found at mtmercy.edu/apply.
100% of
FRESHMEN RECEIVE
SCHOLARSHIPS
VISIT US
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU We offer both individual visits and group visits that are tailored to your interests! Meet with faculty in your area of interest, your admission counselor, current students, athletic coaches, music directors, and financial aid reps.
MTMERCY.EDU/VISIT 800-248-4504
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
FAST FACTS Mount Mercy strives to make sure a private college education is within reach for everyone. We offer millions of dollars in financial aid each year to our students!
Generous academic scholarships automatically awarded at the time of admittance Academic, honors, music, athletic, writing, and many more scholarships available Freshmen scholarships based on the better of your high school GPA or ACT/SAT score Transfer scholarships based on cumulative college GPA Academic scholarships awarded up to full tuition MMU FAFSA Code: 001880
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LOCATION & LIVABILITY
FAST FACTS
Second-largest city in Iowa; population of 130,000 Home to many Fortune 500 companies including Rockwell Collins, General Mills, Quaker Oats, and hundreds of manufacturing firms and businesses A hub for culture—including Broadway and national music tours, home to
#1 STATE
MN IA
BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT OMAHA
BASED ON EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, ECONOMY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE
professional theatre, symphony, and opera companies, Cedar Rapids Art Gallery,
MINNEAPOLIS
IOWA IS RANKED THE
DES MOINES
WI MILWAUKEE CHICAGO QUAD CITIES
IL
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KANSAS CITY
ST. LOUIS
APPROXIMATELY 4-HOUR DRIVE FROM CAMPUS
Czech Village, NewBo, and more Professional sports—baseball, arena football, and hockey Tons of shopping, restaurants, parks, and recreation
Located on a 40-acre wooded hilltop in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy’s campus is safe, charming, and full of life. 30 minutes from Iowa City, and 4 hours or less from Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.
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CONTACT US Mount Mercy University 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 800-248-4504 (toll-free) 319-368-6460 (local) admission@mtmercy.edu mtmercy.edu
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