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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private urban institution in Des Moines, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 905 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,234 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,417.

Established
1899
Type
Private college
99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
905Students
7:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$62,234Earnings 10yr
$23,417Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mercy College of Health Sciences Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$17,328
Books & Supplies$2,246
Total Cost of Attendance$30,844
Average Net Price$23,417
Median Debt at Graduation$14,745
Monthly Payment (10yr)$156

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,177
$30–48K$19,440
$48–75K$24,028
$75–110K$24,859
$110K+$28,966

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,417

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (10)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
905
Gender Split
85% / 15%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 5%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.6%
Freshman Retention52.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,375
8 Years$56,719
10 Years$62,234

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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