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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Your recruiting fit combines athletic level, academics, roster opportunity, and scholarship signals for Football at Mount Mercy University.
Division
NAIA
Sports offered
10
Student-athletes
~8%
Est. share of undergrads
Athletic scholarships
Athletic aid available
Acceptance rate
79%
Academic profile
See admissions
Campus size
Small
Recruiting difficulty
Open Recruiting
Aid signals for Football at Mount Mercy University — estimates, not guarantees.
Athletic aid
Athletic scholarships may be available
Academic aid
Need-based aid
Typical net price ~$23,435/yr
Estimated total aid opportunity
65% likelihood of some aid
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Athletics vibe score
Game day culture, school spirit & student attendance signals
Close-knit game days with growing school spirit.
Recruiting difficulty, scholarships, and coach contacts by sport
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Coaches often require you to meet academic thresholds before recruiting conversations move forward.
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Milestones from freshman year through signing — sync progress in Student OS.
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Test scores on file
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Coach outreach
Scholarship opportunities
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Compare division, fit score, and recruiting context with peer schools.
| School | Division | Acceptance | Fit score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mercy University (this school) | NAIA | 79% | — |
| Dordt University | NAIA | — | 91% |
| Divine Word College | NAIA | — | 86% |
| Orion Technical College | NAIA | — | 82% |
| Bethel University | NAIA | — | 80% |
Comparable Football targets — conference rivals, division peers, and scholarship-friendly alternatives.
Recruiting depends on your sport, athletic level, and academics. Use the recruiting fit tool on this page to see target, reach, and safety signals for each sport.
Scholarship availability varies by sport and division. Review the scholarship intelligence section and each sport's recruiting page for aid signals.
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Mount Mercy University lists 10 sports on this athletics hub. Select a sport card for recruiting difficulty, scholarship signals, and coach contact info.
Athletes must typically meet the same admissions standards as other applicants. Review the athlete admissions section and academic match tools before prioritizing coach outreach.
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