Mercy College of Health Sciences (MCHS)
928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
MCHS Description
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, guided by the pursuit of knowledge and the core values of Mercy: reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence. Through integration of professional education with liberal arts and sciences, the College prepares graduates for service and leadership in the health care community.If you think you know Mercy College – an institution spanning 110 years of educating healing professionals – we might surprise you.
Our students are among the best and brightest, coming from many different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. They become nurses, physical therapist assistants, sleep technicians, radiologic technologists, surgical technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, medical assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, paramedics and leaders in health care administration.
Our graduates go everywhere. They embark upon health care careers across the nation and around the world. They also stay right here in Iowa to take care of folks within our own community.
Our faculty and staff are talented and dedicated to offering excellent service, and our alumni are among the best in their field.
Whether you are transitioning from high school to college, transferring from another college or university, or returning to college after many years, the decision can feel overwhelming at first. To ensure a smooth transition, our staff are committed to assisting students through the enrollment and financial aid process.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$13,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,000
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
778
MCHS Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 677
- Freshman Class
- 279
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 778
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 87%
- Graduate
- 13%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 75%
- Part-Time
- 25%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 72%
- Men
- 28%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 80%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 15%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%