Mercy College of Health Sciences (MCHS)
Des Moines, IA| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.mchs.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $14,460 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $14,460 |
| Retention Rate: | 50% |
| Enrollment: | 1,097 |
| Year Established: | 1899 |
About MCHS
The Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, offers health care students a variety of specialized career training programs in fields like nursing, radiologic technology and sleep technology.
Mercy College is one of the only institutions in Iowa that offers academics for sleep technicians. Its other programs include:
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Care Administration
Students also have the opportunity to complete liberal arts and science courses, which may be used to transfer to other institutions of higher learning.
No matter which career path you choose, you will receive an exceptional education. Mercy College ensures that all programs utilize only the most advanced medical technology so that its graduates can uphold the college’s impressive national certification pass rate.
Your education will be a combination of classroom study and hands-on training. Class sizes are kept small so that your instructors, also certified professionals, can provide you with the personalized attention you need to fully prepare for your future.
To be considered eligible for Mercy College, students must have maintained a high school GPA of at least 2.25 or scored 18 or higher on the ACT.
Mercy College offers financial aid through Iowa state and federal grant, scholarship and loan programs to students who demonstrate need.
MCHS Map & Location
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Getting Around MCHS
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Des Moines, IA
MCHS Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 1,097 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 43 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 1,097 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 3%
- African American: 4%
- Caucasian: 84%
- Asian: 3%
- Unknown and Other: 6%
| Latino | 3% |
|---|---|
| African American | 4% |
| Caucasian | 84% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown and Other | 6% |
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