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Mercy College of Health Sciences
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Information Summary
Ranks 1048th overall and 23rd in Iowa
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,800 |
| Admission
Success rate |
50% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
23 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 75% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
655 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,011 (5,011 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,272 (1.57 people per house) |
| Families | 578 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 840 |
| Pop. — Asian | 197 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 47 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,715 |
| Pop. — Other | 351 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Other health professions schools
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Ranks 2264th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,600 | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $425 | $425 | $425 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,800 | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,000 | $23,000 | $23,000 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $18,400 | $18,400 | $18,400 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,700  $12,600 |
$11,700  $12,600 |
$11,700  $12,600 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,160  $4,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,374  $4,600 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,374  $4,600 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 128 (9 male / 119 female) |
| Admitted | 64 (5 male / 59 female) |
| Admission rate | 50% |
| First-time Enrollment | 64 (5 male / 59 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 59 (5 male / 54 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 5 (N/A male / 5 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 655 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Mercy College of Health Sciences use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Mercy College of Health Sciences accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 961st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 78% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 22 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mercy College of Health Sciences Ranks 209th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,998 | 13 |  33% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,435 | 24 |  60% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,723 | 20 |  50% |
| Student Loan Aid | $9,290 | 35 |  88% |
| Any financial aid type | 36 |  90% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Hispanic | 1 | 15 | 16 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 11 | 13 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 43 | 543 | 586 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 23 | 27 |
| Total | 53 | 602 | 655 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 2 | 34 | 36 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 38 | 40 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 182 | 194 | |
| 2 | 12 | 14 | |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| N/A | 7 | 7 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Mercy College of Health Sciences Ranks 2492nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $45,452 ($47,164 male / $45,286 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 34 (3 male / 31 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 5 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $422,169 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring and Writing Center. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Minority Student Services can help. That is, the university has a Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Mercy College of Health Sciences is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health System Administration, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Insurance Coding, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Nursing Assistance, Surgical Technology
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $395 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
Mercy College of Health Sciences Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer students are not ignored, however did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 59% and Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time.
In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 20th of July. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of July. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Mercy College of Health Sciences Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Alumni Affiliation, Leadership, Minority Status and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Mercy College of Health Sciences Students
Mercy College of Health Sciences offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately six hundred and fifty-six degree-seeking undergrads. The university is a Proprietary, College of Health Sciences, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 59 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
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