Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences Overview

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Des Moines, IA. It is classified as health professions school by Carnegie Classification

The Mercy College of Health Sciences's tuition & fees is $17,664 for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,504.

The school has a total enrollment of 869 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is 99.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.70%.

Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mercy College of Health Sciences is $17,664. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,736.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,954 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,736.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$17,664
Graduate	$12,736

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$13,954
Graduate	$12,736

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	99.71% Acceptance Rate / 25.70% Yield
Graduation Rate »	66%
Transfer-out Rate	7%
Retention Rate	69%(full-time), 63% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	869 (867 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,504

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Mercy College of Health Sciences offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mercy College of Health Sciences
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
Phone	515-643-3180
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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