Mount Mercy University, located in beautiful Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers students a fulfilling education, promising people of all backgrounds a solid preparation for a changing world. Our students come from around the globe, creating a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming campus community.
With a rich history and commitment to acceptance, justice, and equality, we encourage all students to use their skills to leave the world better than they found it. The Catholic intellectual tradition fuels our curiosity and encourages students to explore different perspectives. Our spirit of compassion compels us to embrace all.
Mount Mercy University was created during difficult times by strong women. Boldly confronting and overcoming the challenges of their time, the Sisters of Mercy built a school to meet the needs of its students—a tradition Mount Mercy has proudly carried on. Now, we are also guided on the pillars of the Sisters of Mercy's Critical Concerns—earth, immigration, nonviolence, anti-racism, and women.
We were founded on the values of serving others and creating a more equitable world. Even today, it’s part of everything we do.
Mount Mercy is a Catholic university that provides student-focused education in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and welcomes people of all beliefs to join our community in pursuit of baccalaureate and graduate education and compassionate service to those in need.