Mercy College of Health Sciences
Private nonprofit, 4-year
928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
Quick Facts
905
Total Enrollment
99%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
$53,375
Median Earnings (6yr)
$17,328
In-State Tuition
$23,417
Avg Net Price
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Mercy College of Health Sciences
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 928 6th Ave |
| City | Des Moines, IA |
| ZIP Code | 50309-1239 |
| County | Polk County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Adreain Henry (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 905 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 85% |
| Male | 15% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 67.7% |
| Black | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 1.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 50.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 49.1% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$17,328
In-State Tuition
$17,328
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,844
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,417
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 34% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 64% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 34% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $14,745 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 68% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $21,177 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,440 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $24,028 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,859 |
| $110,001+ | $28,966 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$53,375
6 Years After
$56,719
8 Years After
$62,234
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $39,691 | 75th percentile: $70,614
Earnings by Family Income Background
$52,394
Low Income
$57,362
Middle Income
$51,871
High Income
Student Outcomes
53%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
49%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$5,902
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,180
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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