Mercy College of Health Sciences
Faith-based college · Des Moines, IA · 867 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
100%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
16–21
Average net price
$25,670
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,014
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
55%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Mercy College of Health Sciences accepts about 100 of every 100 applicants (100%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–21.
The latest federal data says Mercy College of Health Sciences is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mercy College of Health Sciences's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,014 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,670 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,024 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,024
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$18,024
- Total cost of attendance$36,014
- Average net price after grants$25,670
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing.
Mercy College of Health Sciences FAQ
- What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate?
- 100% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–21.
- Is Mercy College of Health Sciences test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Mercy College of Health Sciences is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Mercy College of Health Sciences's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost?
- About $36,014 a year before aid; $25,670 on average after grants.
- What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's FAFSA school code?
- 006273. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Mercy College of Health Sciences receives your information.
- What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's graduation rate?
- 55% of students finish within six years.
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