Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.8%
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
3600.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
96Average
Estimated from IA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
180 mi(312 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
234 mi(406 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
274 mi(475 min)