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Mercy College of Health Sciences
Mercy College of Health Sciences
DES MOINES, IA . 4 Year 3.7
#2021 in Best Colleges in America
928 6TH AVE DES MOINES, IA 50309

Overview

Mercy College of Health Sciences, established in 1899 in Des Moines, Iowa, is a private Catholic institution specializing in healthcare education. Offering associate, bachelor’s, and certificate programs in nursing, radiography, public health, and more, it combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical experiences. The college emphasizes compassionate care, ethics, and professional excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Rankings

  • 119

    #119 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 5

    #5 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa

  • 412

    #412 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 119 of 1,306
  • Best Value Colleges in America 412 of 1,482
  • Best College Locations in America 521 of 1,527

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • B+Value
  • B Diversity
  • B Campus
  • AAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • CProfessors
  • B+Location
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    323 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    37 Graduates
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
    11 Graduates
  • Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
    10 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    9 Graduates
  • Physical Therapy Technician
    8 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    6 Graduates
  • Pre-Medicine Studies
    6 Graduates
  • Surgical Technologist
    6 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 97%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    18-22
  • ACT Range
    $0
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,183
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    58%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    535 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    416
  • Undergrads Over 25
    53%
  • Pell Grant
    42%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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