Mount Mercy University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Mercy University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.4%(910)
Hispanic
2.6%(31)
African American
7.9%(93)
Asian
2.5%(29)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
6.5%(77)
Unknown
2.9%(34)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment1,526
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Mount Mercy University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mount Mercy University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.1%(472)
Women
62.9%(799)

Gender Statistics

Men472

31% of total enrollment

Women799

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mount Mercy University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.4%(55)
18-19
30.4%(382)
20-21
31.6%(398)
22-24
12.4%(156)
25+
21.2%(267)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(4)
22-24
21.3%(53)
25+
77.1%(192)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mount Mercy University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 61% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.1%(135)
Out-of-State
38.9%(86)

Regional Representation

In-State135

61% of student body

Out-of-State86

39% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age