Mercy College of Health Sciences

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	44%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Mercy College of Health Sciences is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Mercy College of Health Sciences emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 44% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mercy College of Health Sciences do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,754

Cost of attendance at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,754

Cost of attendance at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Mercy College of Health Sciences received on average $10,183 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,183

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	11	42%	$6,628	$72,905
Other Federal Grant	17	65%	$5,989	$101,819
State Grant/Scholarships	17	65%	$5,480	$93,159
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	8	31%	$1,086	$8,689
Total Grant & Scholarships	20	77%	$10,183	$203,667

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences students is 57.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

57.9%

white 62.5% 20 students

Service Offerings

Mercy College of Health Sciences provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mercy College of Health Sciences offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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