Quick Facts

Mount Mercy University, a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Heart of America Athletic Conference (the Heart), offers varsity competition in competitive cheer & dance, men's basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, cross country, track & field, bowling, and volleyball, and women's basketball, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country, track & field, soccer, bowling, and lacrosse. Football will begin competition in the fall of 2026.

Mount Mercy Quick Facts:
Address: 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Founded: 1928
Enrollment: 1,402
Nickname: Mustangs
School Colors: Blue & Gold
Affiliation: NAIA
Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference
Gymnasium: Hennessey Recreation Center (1,500 cap.)
Baseball Field: Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex
Softball Field: Busse Field at the Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex
Soccer Field: Hadzic Field at the Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex
Track & Field: Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex
Cross Country Course: Seminole Valley Park
Golf Course: Hunters Ridge Golf Course
Bowling Facility: May City Bowl
Athletics Department Phone: 319-363-1323 ext. 1376
Athletics Department Fax: 319-363-6341
President: Dr. Todd Olson
Director of Athletics: Paul Gavin '88 / pgavin@mtmercy.edu / 319-363-1323 ext. 1324
Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Molly Altorfer / maltorfer@mtmercy.edu / 319-363-1323 ext. 1211
Assistant Athletic Director for Events & Facilities: Jason Furler '95 / furler@mtmercy.edu / 319-363-1323 ext. 1203
Sports Information Director: Noah Porter / nporter@mtmercy.edu / 319-363-1323 ext. 1284