MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
MOVE YOUR MIND
BASED ON
2019-2020
A RECOGNIZED
engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, & successful outcomes.
LEADER AWARD WINNING volunteerism and service learning programs
Faculty
BACHELOR’S MASTER’S DOCTORAL
FULBRIGHT fellowship winners
Nationally-ranked student entrepreneurial club
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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WHO WE ARE 1,835 STUDENTS
INSIDE Academics....................................................... Page 4 Majors & Minors............................................ 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
15,093 connected alumni 7,590 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
FAST FACTS
WHAT
15:1
student to faculty RATIO
MOVES
MAJORS & MINORS
YOU
• Major Only • Major Tracks or Specializations • Both Major & Minor • Minor Only
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. 4
“The staff and faculty are what I appreciate most at MMU. They are there as mentors and to help you succeed in many aspects.”
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE and
MICHAELENE JERMAN ’20 Channahon, Illinois Business Management
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 Child & Adolescent Studies 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 Exercise Science
Gender Studies Graphic Design History International Studies Journalism Legal Studies Liberal 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 Public Health
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Athletic Training Dentistry Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacology Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Veterinary
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FAST FACTS
MOVE
30+
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
STUDENT BENEFITS
WITH PURPOSE
FREE
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…
Campus Life & Community
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
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
$399,775 the financial impact of
OUR VOLUNTEERISM/ SERVICE LEARNING in the 2017–18 academic year
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“Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and you get recognized for your achievements. It is clear that individuals who make contributions to campus are appreciated.”
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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.
JACOB WALTERSDORF ’21 Grundy Center, Iowa International Studies, Spanish
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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FAST FACTS
34%
MOVE MOUNTAINS
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intercollegiate ATHLETIC TEAMS
STUDENT ATHLETICS
of undergrads are STUDENT-ATHLETES ALL MMU SPORTING EVENTS are
FREE
FOR STUDENTS
2018–19: 2 NAIA national team qualifiers, 14 individual NAIA national qualifiers, 7 NAIA all-Americans, 67 Daktronics-NAIA ScholarAthletes, and 116 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 & staff mentor program ensures athletes succeed in the classroom and on the playing field Intramural sports programs offered
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Athletics
NEW IN 2019 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!
and a member of Includes state-of-the-art track, soccer, baseball, softball, and practice fields! 8
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! 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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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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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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 CHOIR, BAND, SHOW CHOIR, WRITING, ART & DESIGN
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STUDENT OUTCOMES
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GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU HIT THE WORKPLACE
MOVE FORWARD Internships & Careers
Finance Internship, Goldman Sachs Marketing Internship, Nabisco Foods Sports Internship, Cedar Rapids Titans Summer Nurse Externship, Mayo Clinic Human Resources Internship, OPN Architects Social Work Practicum, Linn County Juvenile Court Summer internships in Europe and South America Medical Lab Scientist, UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital Law Enforcement Ride Along, Cedar Rapids Police Department Outdoor Conservation Internship, Johnson County Conservation Classroom experience during your freshmen year in the education program
98% of MMU alumni
An education from Mount Mercy will influence your life in amazing ways. We prepare you for professional and personal achievement—well beyond graduation.
ARE EMPLOYED OR START GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION
RECENT GRADUATES HAVE STARTED CAREERS OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITH Mayo Clinic LEARN MORE AT MTMERCY.EDU/SUCCESS Peace Corps Transamerica PMX Industries “Mount Mercy allows you to be your true, Collins Aerospace authentic self. The community is caring Walt Disney World 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 AlphaSights, New York City the best I can be.” Drake University Law School Cedar Rapids Police Department RODRIGO BUENDIA RAMOS ’19 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Math & Computer Science UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital Puebla, Mexico Cedar Rapids Community School District Abbe Center for Community Mental Health University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Syracuse University, Marriage and Family Therapy PhD Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (PT)
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MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
FAST FACTS
100%
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!
of
FRESHMEN RECEIVE
SCHOLARSHIPS
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
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.
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
Second-largest city in Iowa; population of 133,174 Home to many Fortune 500 companies including Collins Aerospace, General Mills, Quaker Oats, and hundreds of manufacturing firms and businesses A hub for culture—including Broadway and national music tours, home to
CEDAR RAPIDS IS RANKED IN THE
TOP 50
MN IA
BY LIVABILITY.COM
OMAHA
BASED ON ECONOMICS, HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, DEMOGRAPHICS, EDUCATION, & HEALTH CARE
professional theatre, symphony, and opera companies, Cedar Rapids Art Gallery,
MINNEAPOLIS
BEST PLACES TO LIVE
(along with amenities & social/civil capital)
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FAST FACTS
DES MOINES
WI MILWAUKEE CHICAGO QUAD CITIES
IL
MO
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.
EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS AT MTMERCY.EDU/VIRTUAL-TOUR
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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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