Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Mercy College of Health Sciences reported a 98.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Des Moines, IA, with an SAT reference of 980 and an ACT reference of 18. The historical average net price is $26,924 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

164 applicants

SAT reference

980

Combined score

ACT reference

18

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,924

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Mercy College of Health Sciences

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—980—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—18—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

69.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

867

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Mercy College of Health Sciences, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,171
$30,001 – $48,000$27,533
$48,001 – $75,000$29,193
$75,001 – $110,000$26,615
$110,000+$29,953

Top Majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions292

Financial Aid at Mercy College of Health Sciences

About Mercy College of Health Sciences

Official website: https://www.mchs.edu/

Admissions: https://www.mchs.edu/start

Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy College of Health Sciences

What is the acceptance rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Mercy College of Health Sciences reported a 99% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 164. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The historical 99% acceptance rate suggests Mercy College of Health Sciences was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The imported historical records for Mercy College of Health Sciences include an SAT reference value of 980 and an ACT reference value of 18. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The stored historical average net price at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $26,924 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $6,973 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Mercy College of Health Sciences is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 69%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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