School Summary

Mercy College of Health Sciences


General Information:

Founded in 1995, Mercy College of Health Sciences is seated on 5 acres located in Polk county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 46. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

928 Sixth Avenue

Des Moines, IA
50309-1239
For more information call: 515 643-3180. This school has a website at https://www.mchs.edu/
Application information for this school is available at apps.mchs.edu/


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: ACT/SAT score report
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $0.00 $0.00
Fees $1,600.00 $1,600.00
Total $1,600.00 $1,600.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mchs.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 28.2%
18-23 61.5%
12-17 10.3%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 130
Female 779
Total 909


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 130
Female 779
Total 909

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 6%
African American 12%
Hispanic 11%
Native American 0%
White 66%
Other 4%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 57%
At Least 25 Years Old 44%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 98%
Out Of State 2%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


President's Luncheons, Career Fair, Cultural Fair

student senate, Campus Ministry, Science Club, Mercy College Association of Nursing Students, Zeta Chi--At Large Chapter


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 51.2706                                           Medical Informatics
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 51.0806                                           Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 51.0909                                           Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 51.0801                                           Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • 51.0910                                           Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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