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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate
100%
Average net price
$25,670
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings
$63,983
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit college in Des Moines, IA with 867 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 980 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,670 per year ($21,914 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,983 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
100%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
164
Fall 2023
Admitted
162
Fall 2023
Yield
49%
of admitted students enrolled

Mercy College of Health Sciences had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

ACT Composite16–21
136

What Mercy College of Health Sciences looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$36,014
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$18,024

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,914
  • $30–48k$23,586
  • $48–75k$23,170
  • $75–110k$28,508
  • $110k+$34,035

Get a personal estimate with Mercy College of Health Sciences's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$63,983
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$12,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
867
Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Receive Pell grants
41%
  • White64%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black12%
  • Asian6%

Mercy College of Health Sciences FAQ

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate?+

Mercy College of Health Sciences admits 100% of applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Mercy College of Health Sciences?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Mercy College of Health Sciences?+

In Fall 2023, 164 students applied to Mercy College of Health Sciences and 162 were admitted; 79 enrolled.

Does Mercy College of Health Sciences consider legacy status?+

No. Mercy College of Health Sciences reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Mercy College of Health Sciences require an essay?+

Mercy College of Health Sciences reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $36,014 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,670.

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's graduation rate?+

55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Mercy College of Health Sciences

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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