Mercy College of Health Sciences Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7502 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2029 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1937 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
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 909
- 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 97% and is among the 26% 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 | 97% | 94% | 97% |
| Applicants | 152 | 17 | 135 |
| Admissions | 147 | 16 | 131 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 49 | 7 | 42 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 3 | 17 |
506 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
217 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 3%
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 | 606 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 108 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 100 (11%) |
| Asian | 56 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercy College of Health Sciences is $22,433 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 | $22,496 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,465 |
| $48-75K | $21,767 |
| $75-110K | $27,418 |
| $110K+ | $26,983 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,632 | $12,224 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,632 | $12,224 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,632 | $12,224 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences majors
Mercy College of Health Sciences has granted 274 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 | 36 | 258 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 13 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 4 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 3 | |
| Public Health, General | 2 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 67 | 274 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 50% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercy College of Health Sciences has published 41 scientific papers with 88 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3 | 8 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 | 18 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 |
General info
| Founded | 1899 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 144 |
| 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 |