Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA

School Description

Provided by Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a health-system-affiliated Catholic institution of higher education. Guided by the core values of the Spirit of Mercy - reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence - the primary of the purpose of the College is to prepare students for service and leadership roles in health care. By providing coherent general and professional educational experiences, the College offers programs leading to academic degrees, certificates, and continuing professional development in selected health care disciplines.

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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:
616
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
88%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,700
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 88%
Part-Time 12%
Men vs. Women
Women 92%
Men 8%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 4%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 100%
Out-of-State 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 11,700    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,592 33%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,531 51%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,833 62%  
Student Loans:
 $ 11,338 91%  
Any Aid:
   98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 96% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 73%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 20

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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