by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Mount Mercy University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Mount Mercy University were $40,878 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,000; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,878 |
| Fees | $1,000 |
| Total | $40,878 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Mount Mercy University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Mount Mercy University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Mount Mercy University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Mount Mercy University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Mount Mercy University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,540 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,606 |
| One Year Ago | $38,070 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,878 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Mount Mercy has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition went up 4.7%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $42,819 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.81%, so a year from now students could pay around $42,436.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,436 |
| In 2 Years | $44,053 |
| In 3 Years | $45,732 |
| In 4 Years | $47,475 |
| In 5 Years | $49,285 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $179,696.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Mount Mercy University, see the Mount Mercy University Financial Aid page.
