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Mercy College of Health Sciences
  • 4 Year
  • DES MOINES, IA
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Mercy College of Health Sciences

#5 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B minus
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      A
    Mercy Health Sciences is a private, Catholic college located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 516 undergraduate students. The Mercy Health Sciences acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Medical Laboratory Technician. Graduating 51% of students, Mercy Health Sciences alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,300.
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    928 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50309
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    Mercy Health Sciences Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    92%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    apps.mchs.edu

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,339 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,671 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular 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
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    4
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    2
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      57%
    • On Campus
      19%
    • Online
      24%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    516 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    353
    Undergrads Over 25
    38%
    Pell Grant
    36%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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