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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$17,664

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
20
25th
14
75th
19
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

13%

male

87%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 677
Declined 2
Total Received 679
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Enrollment

867

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 869
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

75th
20
25th
14
75th
19
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

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

Admit Rate

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 677
Declined 2
Total Received 679

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

88%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,504

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,664
Books & supplies $2,328
Total $19,992
Average Financial Aid - $7,504
Total with Avg. Aid $12,488
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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

869

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

867
students

Female
87%
757

Male
13%
110

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

39%

340
students

Female
81%
274

Male
19%
66

61%

527
students

Female
92%
483

Male
8%
44

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Student Break-down

12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
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
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