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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

99.7%

Acceptance rate

$23,417

Avg net price

905

Enrollment

Academic profile
ACT Composite16–21
Degrees awarded
2024-25
Field
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 81Bachelor’s 246Master’s 2
Associate’s 81Bachelor’s 246Master’s 2
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate’s 36Bachelor’s 236Master’s 2
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical StudiesAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Public Health, GeneralAssociate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianAssociate’s 14Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Physical Therapy AssistantAssociate’s 13Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Medical/Clinical AssistantAssociate’s 8Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerAssociate’s 8Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Associate’s 2Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Fall Semester

Jul 15, 2027

FAFSA due Jul 1

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$17,664
Required fees
$0
Books and supplies
$2,328
Total
$19,992
Total by year
  1. $19,73819–20
  2. $19,95220–21
  3. $21,40421–22
  4. $18,43222–23
  5. $19,57423–24
  6. $19,99224–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $23,417 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation45%
6-year graduation49%
Retention rate53%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$62,234
Median debt$14,745
Campus
Enrollment905
Student-faculty ratio7:1
SettingCity

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