Mercy College of Health Sciences

Tuition & Fees

^$18,150

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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30-36

24-29

15%

18-23

40%

12-17

40%

30-36

24-29

18-23

55%

12-17

35%

30-36

24-29

15%

18-23

55%

12-17

25%

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undergraduateRatios

13^%

male

87^%

female

teacher

students

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95^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	96
Declined	+ 5
Total Received	101

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Private (nonprofit)

729

undergraduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Four-Year Colleges in Iowa

Best Student-Faculty Ratios

Where All Students Live Off Campus

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT	2803
ACT	1347

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Location

School Facts

Mercy College of Health Sciences, founded in 1899, is a private coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Des Moines, IA.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	729
Established in	1899
Coeducational	Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
Accredited by	• CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NLN (National League for Nursing)

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Des Moines, IA

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

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

Campus Life

yes: Students may have cars on campus

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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composite english math

30-36

24-29

15%

18-23

40%

12-17

40%

30-36

24-29

18-23

55%

12-17

35%

30-36

24-29

15%

18-23

55%

12-17

25%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	July 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used ACT only Required of some

Not Selective

95^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	96
Declined	+ 5
Total Received	101

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Michellle Keys
Director of Admissions
P: 800 637-2994, extension 3-6715
F: 515 643-6702
admissions@mchs.edu

Financial Aid

61^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$11,357

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$20,532
Tuition	$18,150
Books & supplies	$2,382
Average Financial Aid	- $11,357
Total with Avg. Aid	$9,175

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Joe Brookover
Director of Financial Aid
jbrookover@mercydesmoines.org

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Emergency Medical Services
Health Care Administration
Health Information Management
Health Science
Medical Assisting
Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant
Public Health
Radiologic Technology
Surgical Technology

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Programs Offered

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

729

total students

94^%

in-state

6^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

729
students

Female
87^%
635

Male
13^%
94

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57^%

416
students

Female
84^%
347

Male
16^%
69

43^%

313
students

Female
93^%
288

Male
7^%
25

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Student Break-down

7%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Hispanic/Latino
78%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

98^%

Transfer applicants accepted

46^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Not Selective

Private (nonprofit)

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Location

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Des Moines, IA

Campus Life

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

729students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

416students

313students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Remedial services offered

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

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Of students' needs
were fully met

729
students

416
students

313
students