
Mount Mercy University recorded a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 79% for the application year 2023, with 1,131 of 1,436 applicants admitted. This marks an increase from the 75.3% acceptance rate in 2022 and a significant rise from 66% in 2019. Notably, acceptance rates have been generally higher in recent years, with the university reaching 81% in 2021 and 76% in 2020. This trend suggests a growing openness in admissions, welcoming a larger proportion of applicants over time.