September 12, 2021
Mount Mercy was ranked #7 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities Midwest) on the recent U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking. The university was also ranked #51 in Regional Universities Midwest.
Based on nine factors—student outcomes, graduation and retention rates, social mobility, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving—Mount Mercy was ranked a top performer in social mobility.
Mount Mercy delivers a rigorous liberal arts and professional education, while consistently offering generous financial support and career preparation. The Catherine McAuley Scholarship, which provides free tuition to Iowa students whose annual family income is $50,000 or less, is just one example.
Distinctive programs are offered in undergraduate, graduate, accelerated and online formats, providing prospective students a clear and affordable path to a quality education and future success.