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

14%

male

86%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 147
Declined 5
Total Received 152
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Private

909

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 911
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

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

Not Selective

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 147
Declined 5
Total Received 152

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

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

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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

91%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,608

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,328
Books & supplies $2,246
Total $19,574
Average Financial Aid - $7,608
Total with Avg. Aid $11,966

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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
Surgical Technology/Technologist yes

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Programs Offered

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

911

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

909
students

Female
86%
779

Male
14%
130

0%

2
students

Female
100%
2

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

50%

457
students

Female
82%
373

Male
18%
84

50%

452
students

Female
90%
406

Male
10%
46

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Student Break-down

11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
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

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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