Mount Mercy
Mount Mercy University
Mount Mercy is a small private college in Cedar Rapids, IA, with about 1,135 undergraduates. Mount Mercy fields a women's lacrosse program but does not offer men's lacrosse — recruits should plan accordingly. The school competes at the NAIA level. Acceptance is broad at 79%, with an average SAT of 1120. The school's six-year graduation rate is 56%.
Lacrosse Programs at Mount Mercy
Where Mount Mercy Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 18 women's lacrosse commitments to Mount Mercy from 10 states across the classes of 2023–2025. California leads the pipeline with 4 commits. Just 11% of commits are in-state, so out-of-state recruits are the norm here. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked women's lacrosse commits (3,554), which makes Mount Mercy's California-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include Desert Heat, LA Fire, Redbird.
- California4
- XX3
- Iowa2
- Illinois2
- Nebraska2
- Desert Heat1
- LA Fire1
- Redbird1
- Sarpy1
- Second City1
- Other4
- Westside Omaha2
- Bloomington1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2025. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at Mount Mercy
The typical women's lacrosse recruit landing at Mount Mercy is a Tier 12 player (median of 18 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
A program on the rise among NAIA programs — climbing from #36 (2024) to #31 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $39,070 per year before financial aid. 56% of students graduate within six years. About 1,135 undergraduates attend. Use these figures as a baseline — actual cost depends on aid, and the earlier that conversation happens, the better.
Mount Mercy Lacrosse FAQ
Does Mount Mercy have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — Mount Mercy fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does Mount Mercy have a men's lacrosse program?
No. Mount Mercy does not currently field a men's lacrosse program in our database — only women's lacrosse.
What states do Mount Mercy lacrosse players come from?
Tracked women's lacrosse commits to Mount Mercy came from 10 states, led by CA (4), XX (3), IA (2). About 11% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does Mount Mercy recruit each year?
Across the 2023–2025 classes, our data tracks an average of about 6 women's lacrosse commits per class at Mount Mercy. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at Mount Mercy?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to Mount Mercy?
Among tracked women's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are Desert Heat, LA Fire, Redbird. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology