Mount Mercy endeavors to keep the cost of our graduate programs competitive. In fact, tuition costs for Mount Mercy’s graduate programs are among the lowest in the region. A great degree at a reasonable cost — that's a good investment.
Graduate students may be eligible for various loan programs, including the Federal Direct loan and the Federal Perkins loan. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Don’t forget to ask your employer about tuition reimbursement. For more information about available loan programs or FAFSA, please contact the Student Financial Services Center by email or at 319-368-6467.
Tuition is charged per semester hour. Tuition is due the first day of class. Learn more here, or explore the catalog.
Program | ||||
Per Semester Hour: | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | ||
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (online program) | $500 | $530 | ||
Master of Arts in Education | $466 | $494 | ||
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy | $500 | $530 | ||
Master of Business Administration Face-to-Face Master of Business Administration Online Format |
$602 $630 |
$638 $668 |
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Master of Science in Nursing | $602 | $638 | ||
Master of Strategic Leadership | $602 | $638 | ||
Doctor of Nursing Practice | $800 | $848 | ||
Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy | $650 | $689 |
Mount Mercy University accepts tuition reimbursement from employers who offer that benefit. We allow students that receive tuition reimbursement up to 45 days after the completion of the course to pay the course tuition.
Mount Mercy proudly partners with regional organizations to offer 10% tuition discounts for employees who enroll in any of the university’s graduate, accelerated, or online programs. See if your employer is on the list!
Delinquent Accounts
All students, except those on employer reimbursement, are required to have their entire account paid in full by the first day of class. Any balance remaining after this date will be considered delinquent.
Students who are reimbursed by their employers are required to have their entire account paid in full within 45 days of receiving their grade report for each class or their account will be considered delinquent. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Student Financial Services Office that s/he is eligible for employer reimbursement as well as notify them of any changes in reimbursement status.
Students with delinquent accounts may be subject to the following actions until the balance is paid in full:
Additional Fees
Student Cost (All fees are non-refundable) | Amount |
Adult On-Site Student Technology Fee | $30/semester |
Additional parking stickers (first sticker free) | $2 |
Audit fee for a course | $500 |
Mount Mercy ID card replacement fee (first card free) | $25 |
Official transcript | $10 |
Replacement diploma | $75 |
Returned check | $25 |
Financial Aid – Financial Aid counseling is available for all students.
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