
Mount Mercy University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was 79%, with 1,431 applicants and 1,131 accepted students. This marks a slight increase from the previous year (2022), which had a 75.3% acceptance rate, signaling a growing trend in acceptance amid increasing applicants. The acceptance rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 57% in 2017 to a peak of 81% in 2021. Notably, the increase in acceptance from 66% in 2019 to 79% in 2023 suggests that Mount Mercy University is becoming more accommodating to applicants.