Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private urban institution in Des Moines, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 905 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,234 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,417.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1893, three sisters from Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, founded a hospital in Des Moines.
- •Their first location was Hoyt Sherman Place and in 1899 Mercy Hospital Training School was established.
- •This evolved into Mercy School of Health Sciences, from which Mercy College of Health Sciences was established in downtown Des Moines in 1995.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (10)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
53%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium