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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Other health professions schools
UndergraduateN/A
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationN/A
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingN/A

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Congressional District1903

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Mercy College of Health Sciences?
2448th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $13,000 $13,000 $13,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $440 $440 $440
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $14,400 $14,400 $14,400
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $23,800 $23,800 $23,800
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $19,200 $19,200 $19,200

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $12,600 $13,000 $12,600 $13,000 $12,600 $13,000
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,600(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $4,600(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,600(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 751 (185 male / 566 female)
Admitted 279 (80 male / 199 female)
Admission rate 37%
First-time Enrollment 279 (80 male / 199 female)
FT Enrollment 212 (68 male / 144 female)
PT Enrollment 67 (12 male / 55 female)
Total Enrollment793

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Mercy College of Health Sciences use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Mercy College of Health Sciences accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Mercy College of Health Sciences 767th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population5,011 (5,011 urban / N/A rural)
Households2,272 (1.57 people per house)
Median Household Income$17,188
Families578 (2.91 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 20 18 18 602 32 690
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 2 2 6 10
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 18 2 20
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 66 6 74
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6 6
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 2 16 2 20
Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 14 16
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 2 10 12
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 8 6 122 8 144
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 10 10 8 324 12 364
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist 2 20 2 24

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Mercy College of Health Sciences 2932nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $45,198 ($48,626 male / $44,513 female)
Number of FT Faculty 48 (8 male / 40 female)
Number of PT Faculty 4
FT Faculty Ratio 10 : 1
Total Benefits $785,285

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