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Mercy College of Health Sciences
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Des Moines, IAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, this is a small private health sciences college with 911 students. It has very open admissions (99.7% acceptance rate) and focuses exclusively on health professions degrees. The average net price after financial aid is $22,433 annually, and graduates earn a median of $62,234 ten years after entry, though the 66% six-year graduation rate is below national averages.

Acceptance rate
99.7%
Enrollment
911
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
66%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
16 – 21
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$24,171
family income
$30–48k
$27,533
family income
$48–75k
$29,193
family income
$75–110k
$26,615
family income
$110k+
$29,953
family income
34% receive Pell grants
63% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
100.0%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$62,234
Earnings (6 yr)
$53,375
Completion
66%
Retention
69%
Median debt
$14,745

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 99.7%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $24,171 per year, rising to $29,953 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.