Mercy College of Health Sciences Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7435 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2016 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1924 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #4 of 4 | In Des Moines |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 905
- Graduates
- 2
- Male:Female Ratio
- 14:86
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- mchs.edu
Mercy College of Health Sciences Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mercy College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 100% | 99% |
| Applicants | 164 | 20 | 144 |
| Admissions | 162 | 20 | 142 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 49 | 12 | 37 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 30 | 1 | 29 |
455 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
239 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 615 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 114 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 102 (11%) |
| Asian | 47 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercy College of Health Sciences is $24,881 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,177 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,440 |
| $48-75K | $24,028 |
| $75-110K | $24,859 |
| $110K+ | $28,966 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,328 | $12,736 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,328 | $12,736 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,328 | $12,736 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences majors
Mercy College of Health Sciences has granted 323 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | 286 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 29 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 4 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 2 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 47 | 323 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercy College of Health Sciences has published 47 scientific papers with 226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Pathology, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 | 11 |
| 2013 | 3 | 22 |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1 | 13 |
| 2017 | 4 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 | 9 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 17 |
| 2024 | 4 | 26 |
General info
| Founded | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 147 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 928 6th Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50309-1239 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 214,000 |
| Phone | 5156433180 |