Mercy College of Health Sciences: Statistics

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PositionCategory
# 7537 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, IA
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

100%

Average ACT

19

Avg. cost to attend

$28,313 /y

Aid receiving

88%

Undergraduates

867

Graduates

2

Male:Female Ratio

12:88

Religion

Roman Catholic

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult 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 100% 100% 100%
Applicants 679 85 594
Admissions 677 85 592
Freshmen enrolled full time 46 18 28

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

â–  White 65%
â–  Asian 6%
â–  Hispanic 14%
â–  Black or African American 12%
â–  Unknown 1%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Mercy College of Health Sciences majors

Mercy College of Health Sciences has granted 89 associate degrees across 6 programs, and 292 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 49 276
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16 -
Health & Health Care Administration & Management - 11
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 10 -
Medical & Clinical Assistant 8 -
Physical Therapy Assistant 4 -
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies - 4
Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 -
Public Health, General - 1
Grand Total 89 292

Publications & Citations

Mercy College of Health Sciences has published 48 scientific papers with 239 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.

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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1899
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 150
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Address 928 6th Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50309-1239 United States
City Population 214,000
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