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Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00627300
  • President: Barbara Q. Decker
  • Fax: (515) 643-6698
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 792

Mercy College of Health Sciences

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Religious Affiliation

  • Roman Catholic

Website:

www.mchs.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Mercy College of Health Sciences directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Health and Clinical Professions

 CertificateAssociateBachelorMore Actions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree7--
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Emergency Medical Technology Degree55--
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Health Care Administration Degree--4
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Health Services Degree--1
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Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-11-
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Nuclear Medical Technology Degree6--
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Nursing Degree-14544
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Physical Therapist Assistant Degree-11-
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Polysomnography Degree92-
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Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree---
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Surgical Technology Degree6--
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Ultrasound Technician Degree-12-
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Medical Assistant Degree72-
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Nursing Assistant Degree79--
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  • Reviewed on: October 27, 2009 Flag Review
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  • Seems like the teachers set you up for failure.

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Mercy College of Health Sciences accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.mchs.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Mercy College of Health Sciences admissions office phone number is (515) 643-6682. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.mchs.edu

Admissions Links

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • - Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants60354414
Number Granted Admission (%)22 (37%)205 (58%)227 (55%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)17 (77%)135 (66%)152 (67%)

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 792

    • - Undergraduate: 792

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 134

    - Female: 659

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 134

    - Female: 659

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 460

    - Part-Time: 333

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 460

    - Part-Time: 333

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian20.3%
Black304%
Asian132%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic132%
White66183%
Unknown729%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18101%
Ages 18-19739%
Ages 20-2114518%
Ages 22-2416120%
Ages 25-2917122%
Ages 30-348010%
Ages 35-39486%
Ages 40-49577%
Ages 50-65132%
Age Over 6540.5%
Age Unknown314%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 50%
  • Part-Time Students: 100%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students50%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male100%
Female46%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
American Indian100%
Black-
Hispanic-
White50%
Unknown100%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Mercy College of Health Sciences, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.mchs.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$13,179$15,852$16,028
$0 - $30,000$13,457$14,352$14,362
$30,000 - $48,000$14,852$14,623$15,873
$48,001 - $75,000$17,405$16,715$17,725
$75,001 - $110,000$20,132$18,195$20,160
More Than $110,000$20,423$22,099$21,933

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$13,900$13,530$13,000
In-State Tuition and Fees$13,900$13,530$13,000
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,900$13,530$13,000
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,400

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,800$4,600$4,600
Other Expenses$4,900$5,000$4,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,900$5,000$4,800

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$15,300$14,930$14,400
In-State$15,300$14,930$14,400
Out of State$15,300$14,930$14,400
Off Campus
In-District$25,000$24,530$23,800
In-State$25,000$24,530$23,800
Out of State$25,000$24,530$23,800
Off Campus with Family
In-District$20,200$19,930$19,200
In-State$20,200$19,930$19,200
Out of State$20,200$19,930$19,200

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Mercy College of Health Sciences financial aid office phone number is (515) 643-6611. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

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Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid10894%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid8877%$10,515
All Federal Grants5144%$5,446
Pell Grants5144%$5,039
Other Federal Grants2219%$945
State/Local Grants & Scholarships7263%$3,620
Institutional Grants & Scholarships8675%$4,499
All Student Loans9784%$10,192
Federal Student Loans9583%$6,240
Other Student Loans3732%$10,699

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)3.5%4.2%3.1%
Number in Default12118
Number in Repayment336258257

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related-1-
Drug Related--2

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Burglary--2
On Campus
Vehicle Theft-1-
Nearby Public Area
Aggravated Assault1-1
Vehicle Theft1--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees17610373
Faculty Status5555-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1235568
Primarily Instruction1235568
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial18171
Other Professionals1717-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional18144
Clerical And Secretarial16124
Service and/or Maintenance22-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,463 (55)$63,320 (8)$56,466 (47)
Professor$71,349 (4)$69,742 (3)$76,169 (1)
Associate Professor$63,169 (6)$56,680 (1)$64,467 (5)
Assistant Professor$59,447 (26)$70,907 (1)$58,989 (25)
Instructor$53,360 (14)$73,382 (1)$51,820 (13)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,016 (55)$51,809 (8)$46,200 (47)
Professor$58,378 (4)$57,063 (3)$62,321 (1)
Associate Professor$51,685 (6)$46,376 (1)$52,747 (5)
Assistant Professor$48,640 (26)$58,016 (1)$48,265 (25)
Instructor$43,660 (14)$60,041 (1)$42,399 (13)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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