Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Online | mchs.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Mercy College of Health Sciences operates from a campus in downtown Des Moines, Iowa's capital city, where it maintains close ties with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Mercy as a nursing diploma program, the institution evolved into a private Catholic health sciences college offering associate and bachelor's degrees. The college specializes in healthcare education, with programs including nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, medical laboratory science, and healthcare administration. Students gain hands-on clinical experience through partnerships with local healthcare facilities, and the college maintains small class sizes in its laboratory and simulation environments. Campus facilities include modern healthcare training equipment and dedicated student housing at Mercy Court apartments adjacent to the main academic building.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Mercy College of Health Sciences is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,574 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,416 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153977 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Current students may use the Mercy College of Health Sciences GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024