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The real 4-year cost of Mount Mercy University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Mount Mercy University went from $21,125 to $39,070, an average of 4.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$44,186
Year 2$46,036
Year 3$47,963
Year 4$49,972
4-year total$188,157

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$148,157
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$96,486
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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