Mount Mercy University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Mercy University has a diverse student body with 23% 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
75.5%(1,023)
Hispanic
2.7%(37)
African American
7.1%(96)
Asian
2.5%(34)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(4)
Two or More Races
7.4%(100)
Unknown
4.5%(61)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment1,785
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%(542)
Women
62.9%(917)

Gender Statistics

Men542

30% of total enrollment

Women917

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mount Mercy University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(46)
18-19
30.4%(357)
20-21
34.5%(405)
22-24
13.8%(162)
25+
17.4%(205)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(4)
22-24
21.5%(56)
25+
76.9%(200)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

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 67% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.8%(135)
Out-of-State
33.2%(67)

Regional Representation

In-State135

67% of student body

Out-of-State67

33% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age