Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$17,328

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

15%

male

85%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 162
Declined 2
Total Received 164
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Enrollment

905

undergraduate students

2

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1899, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private four-year nonprofit college that is known for its programs in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Medical Assisting. It is located on a suburban campus in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 907
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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Campus in Des Moines (population: 217,521). Served by air and bus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309-1239

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) July 15
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required of some

Admit Rate

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 162
Declined 2
Total Received 164

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,770

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,328
Books & supplies $2,246
Total $19,574
Average Financial Aid - $6,770
Total with Avg. Aid $12,804
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 637-2994, extension 3-6636
F: 515 643-6747
financialaid@mchs.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Medical/Clinical Assistant yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Public Health, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Weekend College

907

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

905
students

Female
85%
771

Male
15%
134

0%

2
students

Female
100%
2

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

51%

461
students

Female
80%
367

Male
20%
94

49%

444
students

Female
91%
404

Male
9%
40

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Student Break-down

12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

331

Transfer applicants enrolled

37%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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