Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · 867 undergraduates

Mercy College of Health Sciences admitted 100% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 16–21 on the ACT. Its average net price after aid was $25,670 a year. Within six years, 55% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
100%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
ACT middle 50%
16–21

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$36,014 a year
Average net price after aid
$25,670 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$21,914 a year
Tuition and fees
$18,024 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
55%
Students who return for a second year
69%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$63,983 a year
Median debt at graduation
$12,500

Students

Undergraduates
867
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
41%
Student-faculty ratio
7 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
100%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.