Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 100% Acceptance

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100%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$26,924

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

867

Students

Small campus body

$53,375

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Des Moines, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 867 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

867 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

100% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT Composite16 - 21

1typical 50% range36

100%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,435

Earnings 5yr: $59,453

Debt: $37,286

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $71,704

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,148

Earnings 5yr: $73,132

Debt: $30,500

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $69,417

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,202

Earnings 5yr: $54,255

Debt: $31,000

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,009

Earnings 5yr: $60,708

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,946

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Public Health.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$26,924

In-State Tuition$17,664

Out-of-State Tuition$17,664

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%

Pell Grants

63%

Take Loans

68%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$53,375

+17% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$62,234

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

69%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

13%

Men

87%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 13% men and 87% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

61%

Avg Family Income

$59,737

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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 100% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

100%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$26,924

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

867

Students

Small campus body

$53,375

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

867 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

100% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported

SAT MathNot Reported

ACT Composite16 - 21

1typical 50% range36

100%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,435

Earnings 5yr: $59,453

Debt: $37,286

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $71,704

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,148

Earnings 5yr: $73,132

Debt: $30,500

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: $69,417

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,202

Earnings 5yr: $54,255

Debt: $31,000

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,009

Earnings 5yr: $60,708

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,946

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Public Health.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$26,924

In-State Tuition$17,664

Out-of-State Tuition$17,664

Financial Assistance & Support

34%

Pell Grants

63%

Take Loans

68%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$53,375

+17% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$62,234

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

69%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

13%

Men

87%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 13% men and 87% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

61%

Avg Family Income

$59,737

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