ROTC at Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Mount Mercy University. The nearest host schools are University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 24 mi), University of Northern Iowa (Army, 54 mi) and Iowa State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 103 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Mount Mercy University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Mount Mercy University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
- Iowa State University102.6 mi away (straight line)
Army ROTC
Navy/Marine ROTC
Air Force/Space Force ROTC
Admissions
| Admission rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $40,878 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,878 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 58% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mount Mercy University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mount Mercy University has 1,107 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Mount Mercy University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $7,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mount Mercy University: FAQ
Does Mount Mercy University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Mount Mercy University. The nearest host schools are University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 24 mi), University of Northern Iowa (Army, 54 mi) and Iowa State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 103 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Mount Mercy University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 24 mi), University of Northern Iowa (Army, 54 mi) and Iowa State University (Army, Navy and Air Force, 103 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Mount Mercy University.
School links and location
These links belong to Mount Mercy University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mtmercy.edu
- Admissions
mtmercy.edu
- Apply
mtmercy.edu
- Financial aid
mtmercy.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
IPEDS UNITID: 154013
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