Mercy College of Health Sciences
http://www.mchs.edu928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239
(515) 643-3180
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, guided by the pursuit of knowledge and the core values of Mercy: reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence. Through integration of professional education with liberal arts and sciences, the College prepares graduates for service and leadership in the health care community
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| Institution Type | 4-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Distance learning opportunities Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Mercy College of Health Sciences, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,244), and 77% receive loans ($7,159 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,600. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mercy College of Health Sciences is $16,028 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 751 people applied to Mercy College of Health Sciences. Of the applicants, 37.0% were admitted (43.0% male & 35.0% female ) and 100.0% accepted (100.0% male and 100.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 95.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (515) 643-6715 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@mchs.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 921 6th Avenue, Suite A Des Moines, IA 50309-1222 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.mchs.edu/admissions.cfm (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Mercy College of Health Sciences, you should have:
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 149 | 59 | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth | 1 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | |||||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician | 10 | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 0 | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 3 | ||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | ||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 | ||||
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | |||||
| Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | |||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 126 | 56 | |||
| Physical Therapist Assistant | 0 | ||||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 0 | ||||
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 | ||||
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