Tuition & Fees

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An education that's worth your investment

Learn from experts. Make a million.

Research shows that a Mount Mercy education is worth over $1 million in earnings over the course of a 40-year career—ranking in the top 25% of evaluated colleges and universities. What does that mean? That your investment in attending Mount Mercy will pay big dividends.

And because we believe in our degrees, we invest in those who invest in us. Mount Mercy offers scholarships or grants to 100% of our traditional undergraduate first-year and transfer students.

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Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance

What do undergraduate students at Mount Mercy actually pay? 

Our average net tuition cost after financial aid is $13,600. When you include tuition, fees, housing, and dining, the average net price is $25,600 after financial aid.

The sticker price is a higher number, and it's not something that any of our students pay. After your scholarships and other aid are applied, you're left with the net cost—much less than the original sticker price.

The actual cost varies per student. Visit campus or reach out to our admissions team to go through it together.

Billed Expenses

Billed Expenses

Cost
2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Tuition $38,070
($12,000 average net tuition)*		 $39,878
($13,600 average net tuition)*
Housing & Food (Living Expenses)** $11,030 $11,600
SGA Student Fee $200 $200
Technology Fee $500 $500
Wellness Fee $300 $300

Total billed expenses

$50,100

$52,478

Average total net price

$24,030

$26,200 

*Average Net Tuition After University, State, Federal Financial Aid Applied
**Calculated for normal capacity room / VIP Plan

 

Estimated Expenses

Other estimated Expenses

Cost
2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Books $1,200 $1,200
Personal Expenses $3,000 $3,300
Transportation $1,700 $1,700
Loan Fees $70 $70

Total 

 $5,970 $6,270

Data was used from www.commongoodiowa.org for Linn County for 2022 reviewed on 12/19/2023. Personal expenses are approximately 12 months of health care and 3 months of clothing/household expenses lines. 2024-25 figures include $300 for average cost of a computer for education purposes. Transportation is approximately 3 months of transportation line.  

Billed Expenses

Billed Expenses

Cost
2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Tuition $38,070
($12,000 average net tuition)*		 $39,878 
($13,600 average net tuition)*
SGA Student Fee $200 $200
Technology Fee $500 $500
Wellness Fee $300 $300

Total billed expenses

$39,070

$40,878

Average total net price

$13,000

 $14,000

*Average Net Tuition After University, State, Federal Financial Aid Applied

 

Estimated Expenses

Estimated Expenses

Cost 2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Books $1,200 $1,200
Personal Expenses $4,000 $4,300
Transportation $6,000 $6,000
Loan Fees $70 $70

Total 

 $11,270 $11,570

Data was used from www.commongoodiowa.org for Linn County for 2022 reviewed on 12/19/2023. Personal expenses are approximately 12 months of health care and 12 months of clothing/household expenses lines. 2024-25 figures include $300 for average cost of a computer for education purposes. Transportation is approximately 12 months of transportation line.

Billed Expenses | On-Campus

Billed Expenses

Cost
2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Tuition $1,151 per credit hour $1,206 per credit hour
Housing & Food (Living Expenses)** $5,515 $5,934
SGA Student Fee $200 $200
Technology Fee $250 $250
Wellness Fee $150 $150

Total billed expenses

$600 fees + per-credit tuition

 $600 fees + per-credit tuition

*Average Net Tuition After University, State, Federal Financial Aid Applied
**Calculated for normal capacity room / VIP Plan
 

Estimated Expenses | On-Campus

Estimated Expenses

Cost 2023-24

Cost 2024-25
Books $600 $600
Personal Expenses $1,500 $1,650
Transportation $850 $850
Loan Fees $35 $35

Total 

 $2,540 $3,135

Data was used from www.commongoodiowa.org for Linn County for 2022 reviewed on 12/19/2023. Personal expenses are approximately 12 months of health care and 3 months of clothing/household expenses lines. 2024-25 figures include $300 for average cost of a computer for education purposes. Transportation is approximately 3 months of transportation line.

 

Billed Expenses | Off-Campus

Billed Expenses

Cost
2023-24

Cost
2024-25
Tuition $1,151 per credit hour $1,206 per credit hour
SGA Student Fee $200 $200
Technology Fee $250 $250
Wellness Fee $150 $150

Total billed expenses

$600 fees + per-credit tuition

 $600 fees + per-credit tuition

*Average Net Tuition After University, State, Federal Financial Aid Applied

Estimated Expenses | Off-Campus

Estimated Expenses

Cost 2023-24

Cost 2024-25
Living Expenses (Housing & Food) $5,000 $5,000
Books $600 $600
Personal Expenses $2,000 $2,150
Transportation $3,000 $3,000
Loan Fees $35 $35

Total 

 $10,635 $10,785

Data was used from www.commongoodiowa.org for Linn County for 2022 reviewed on 12/19/2023. Personal expenses are approximately 12 months of health care and 12 months of clothing/household expenses lines. 2024-25 figures include $300 for average cost of a computer for education purposes. Transportation is approximately 12 months of transportation line.

Fall/Spring Housing Rates

*Our housing rate is the equivalent of a 9 month rental agreement at $637/month. Room rate includes all utilities, cable TV, and general maintenance.

The information below reflects pricing for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.

Room Type Charge per Semester
2023-24		 Charge per Semester
2024-25
Regina double, McAuley double & triple (normal capacity room), Andreas triple $2,737 $2,870*
Lower Campus double $3,428 $3,595
Medical single room, McAuley or Regina $2,737 $2,870
Andreas double-in-triple $3,421 $3,587
Single in Regina, McAuley, Lower Campus, and Hazel $5,025 $5,269


Meal Plan Rates

*Meal plan rates include three unlimited/all-you-can-eat meals per day. This is the equivalent of 9 months of dining expenses at $651/month.

The information below reflects pricing for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.

Rates are based on average number of meals per week Charge per Semester
2023-24		 Charge per Semester
2024-25
VIP All Access Plan
Unlimited meals per week		 $2,778 $2,930*
Mustang Plan
7 meals/week (only available to juniors, seniors, grad students)		 $2,263 $2,387

Paying Your Bill

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Graduate and Accelerated Tuition & Fees

Cost of Attendance

Program Cost Per Semester Hour 2023-24 Cost Per Semester Hour 2024-25
Accelerated $556 $582
MAEd and MSEd $556* $582**
MA-MFT $556 $582
MBA, MSL, MSSCM, and MSN $704 $738
DNP $908 $950
PhD-MFT $760 $796

*$400/credit hour with the Iowa Teachers Tuition Scholarship Program discount.
**$436/credit hour with the Iowa Teachers Tuition Scholarship Program discount.

Please note: Discounts cannot be combined, including those from Corporate Educational Partnerships.

Certificates

Cost of Attendance

Certificate Cost Per Credit Hour 2023-24 Cost Per Credit Hour 2024-25

Advanced Couples Therapy

 $556 $582

Leadership & Social Justice

 $556 $582

Collaboration & Leadership

 $704 $738

Health Care Administration

 $704 $738

Human Resources

 $704 $738

Leadership Consulting

 $704 $738

Leadership & Navigation

 $704 $738

Leading People & Organizations

 $704 $738

Quality Management

 $704 $738

Remote & Virtual Workforce

 $704 $738

Supply Chain Management

 $704 $738

Please note: Certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid but can be discounted by Corporate Educational Partnerships.

Future Ready Iowa Grant

If you've been out of college for over 2 years, you may qualify for a $3,500 Future Ready Iowa Grant. Learn more about the grant. Check to see if you are eligible here.

Additional Fees

Student Cost Amount
Additional parking stickers (first sticker free) $2
Audit fee for a course $100
Mount Mercy ID card replacement fee (first card free) $15
Official transcript $11
Replacement diploma $75
Returned check $25


All fees are non-refundable.