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Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Mercy College of Health Sciences School 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
655
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
92%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,600
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Mercy College of Health Sciences Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Mercy College of Health Sciences Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Women 93%
Men 7%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
Other 7%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Mercy College of Health Sciences Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 12,600    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 1,998 33%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,435 60%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,723 50%  
Student Loans:
 $ 9,290 88%  
Any Aid:
   90%  

Mercy College of Health Sciences Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 50% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 78%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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