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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, Iowa · Private (nonprofit)

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A-Value
N/ACampus
CAcademics
C-Admissions
BStudent Life
B-Overall

About

Mercy College of Health Sciences is located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 905 students.

mchs.edu

Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$17,328
Out-of-state tuition$17,328
Avg aid package$9,472
Students receiving aid67%
Pell grant recipients34%
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Admissions

Application info

Acceptance rate99%
Average GPA3.40
Student–faculty ratio7:1
Test optionalYes

Application dates

PrioritySep 15
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Academics

Graduation rate47%
Retention rate53%
Student–faculty ratio7:1
Full-time faculty41%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$62,234
Avg starting salary$44,300
Job placement rate92%
Earn more than HS grad85%
Loan default (3 yr)3%
Loan repayment (3 yr)68%

Student life

Demographics

Small School
905Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 85%Male 15%
68% WhiteRacial diversity
White 68%Black 13%Hispanic 11%Asian 5%Other 3%
Campus housingYes

About Mercy College of Health Sciences

Campus is patrolled by security, with emergency response systems in place.

Mercy College offers an honors program that provides enhanced academic opportunities, including smaller class sizes, personalized mentorship, and unique research projects to foster student engagement and success.

Endowment$11,051,236
Avg faculty salary$70,824

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