Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
The BSW Program at Mount Mercy University
With 9 social work graduates in the latest year, Mount Mercy University runs a small BSW cohort — #485 among 587 programs nationally by size. Worth asking the department how often required practice courses run, since smaller programs sometimes offer them only once a year.
52.4% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.
The average student pays $24,347 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $24,031 median across the 13 BSW colleges in Iowa. 32.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.
Key Statistics
Can I get in?
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Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,070 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,294 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,883 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,311 |
| $110,001+ | $25,244 |
Will I graduate?
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What's the campus like?
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Where a BSW Leads
Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.