Mount Mercy University

Mount Mercy University
Warde Hall
Former names
Mount Mercy College (1928–2010)
MottoPacem et Veritatem Diligite
TypePrivate university
Established1928 (1928)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations
ACCU
CIC
NAICU
Endowment$27.7 million
PresidentTodd A. Olson
Students1,600 (1,178 full-time)
Location,
U.S.
CampusUrban, 40 acres (16 ha)
Colors   
Navy Blue & Gold
NicknameMustangs
Sporting affiliations
NAIAHAAC
MascotMustang Sally
Websitewww.mtmercy.edu

Mount Mercy University is a private Catholic university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928.

Students take a core of liberal arts courses as a foundation for areas of study including English, fine arts, history, mathematics, multicultural studies, natural science, philosophy, theology and social science. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate programs and nine graduate programs.