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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Des Moines, IA. It enrolls about 907 students and admits roughly 99% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationDes Moines, IA 50309
CountyPolk County
Enrollment907
Acceptance rate99%
Applicants / admitted164 / 162
In-state tuition & fees$22,360
Out-of-state tuition & fees$22,360
Graduation rate (150%)49%
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate53%
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size categoryUnder 1,000
Highest degree offeredMaster's degree
Websitehttps://www.mchs.edu/
Phone5156433180

Admissions

About 164 students applied and 162 were admitted. Of those admitted, 79 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $22,360 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 35 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Mercy College of Health Sciences is in Des Moines, IA, Polk County. Its coordinates are 41.5946, -93.6262.

Nearby institutions

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology 1 km · Des MoinesDrake University 2 km · Des MoinesGrand View University 4 km · Des MoinesIowa School of Beauty-Des Moines 8 km · Des MoinesBody Wisdom Massage Therapy School 10 km · UrbandaleLa James International College-Johnston 12 km · Johnston

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

About 99% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 164 applicants.

How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $22,360 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Mercy College of Health Sciences?

About 907 students are enrolled.