Mercy College of Health Sciences
Mercy College of Health Sciences is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Des Moines.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 758 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 35 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 13 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 38%). Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students758 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate38% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1999 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
96%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $610/credit | |
| In State Students | $610/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $610/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $27,450 | $27,450 | $27,450 |
| ADN | 70 | $42,700 | $42,700 | $42,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $76,250 | $76,250 | $76,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Mercy College of Health Sciences's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,020 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $325 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $4,105 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,464 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $6,158 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $10,125 |
$20,587
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,612 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,133 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,013 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,420 |
| Over $110,000$26,778 |
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Student Population
758
Undergrads
0
Graduates
667
Women
91
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
