At Mount Mercy University, we can help you bring your dreams to life. With the support of our welcoming community of students, professors, and staff, you can discover what inspires you, earn your bachelor’s degree, and accomplish your goals.
Whether you’re fresh out of high school, continuing your education decades later, or anywhere in between, Mount Mercy welcomes you. Experience a supportive community, generous scholarships, quality academic programs, tranquil surroundings, and plenty of ways to make the Hill your home.
See where your Mount Mercy experience can take you.
At Mount Mercy, students of all ages and interests join together to create an active, welcoming campus community.
Explore our campus virtually, get a glimpse of campus life, and picture yourself at Mount Mercy.
With two formats, our bachelor's programs are tailored to your needs. Different pacing, different modalities, and all of the freedom to choose the right path for you.
Our traditional undergraduate degrees offer courses at the semester pace. This is a great option for a residential, on-campus experience, or if you're comfortable commuting to classes during the day.
Our accelerated undergraduate degrees offer online courses in 5- and 10-week blocks (RN-BSN also offered on-campus). This is a great option if you’re a working professional, caregiver, or need flexibility on when/where you take your classes.
Is graduate school in your future? Current Mount Mercy students can take up to four graduate courses at no extra cost through MMU Plus!
Receive mentorship from professors who merge learning with doing. Connect with career-building internships. At Mount Mercy, you’ll learn to serve others, discover more about yourself, and graduate prepared to succeed, no matter your path.
Are employed or enter graduate school within 9 months of graduation
Provide opportunities to gain professional experience—like a practicum or internship
In all 50 states and 33 countries
Whether you’re living on campus, taking online classes, or commuting to campus, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved on the Hill.
Get involved with clubs and organizations, spiritual life, and service opportunities for students. While you're at it, check out our housing and dining options.
Learn in an environment open to new perspectives and the conversations they spark. Bring your story with you. Your Mount Mercy experiences prepare you for success. Need proof? Look no further than our graduates.
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Health Care Administration, Public Health, Child & Adolescent Studies
Being a McAuley Scholar allowed Lauren to attend the school of her dreams, where she created Gen 1—a club to support first-generation college students.
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Nursing & Health Care Navigation
When Marco’s mother-in-law Sharon was diagnosed with cancer, his family asked if he would quit his job to be her full-time caregiver. The rest is history.
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Human Resource Management, Business
As a church-goer, IT professional at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s, and community leader, Starlet Smith now finds herself going back to school to create the best life possible for her son.
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Biology & Pre-Medicine
After doing research at NASA, service in the Himalayas, and being honored with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Aaron Lacy ’14 says seeking experiences beyond his comfort zone has shaped him.
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Master of Strategic Leadership
Elizabeth Buch ’20, ’21 MSL has been advocating for marginalized communities long before it became her career.
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Social Work
Mike Barnhart ’97 never pictured himself as a college graduate. Despite this, Mike graduated from Mount Mercy University, has thrived during a long career with non-profit agencies, and serves as the CEO of Horizons A Family Service Alliance.
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Nursing
Mount Mercy and Unity Point-St. Luke Hospital's Senior Student Promise Program allowed Grace Herring ’22 to pursue her dream career without worrying about cost.
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Elementary Education
The skills Tyler Kelley ‘22 learned as a student-athlete at Mount Mercy University translated directly to his career after graduation.
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Computer Science | JEDI Student Assistant
Nathalie Primbs ’25 made the long journey from Germany to Mount Mercy University to achieve her dreams of pursuing computer science. Making the decision to leave home was tough, but Nathalie quickly found her new home on the Hill.
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