Des Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Des Moines, IA.
It is classified as Other health professions school by Carnegie Classification.
Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

100% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 679 applied, 677 accepted, and 174 enrolled in Mercy College of Health Sciences.
23 men and 151 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $17,664 for undergraduate programs and $12,736 for graduate programs.
Tuition has decreased by 21.00% compared to last year at Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Financial Aid

754 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,770.
For freshmen, 46 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,973.

Student Population

A total of 869 students enrolled Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2025.
By gender, 110 men and 759 women students are enrolled.
There are 867 undergraduate and 2 graduate students.

14 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 1 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate
69%
Students to Faculty Ratio
7 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 142 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Mercy College of Health Sciences and the average faculty salary is $56,955. The studetns to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
There are 206 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $74,765.
Number of Faculties
142
Average Faculty Salary
$56,955
Number of Staffs
206
Average Staff Salary
$74,765

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Weekend/Evening College

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries