by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 869 undergraduates in 2020, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a very small, private college located in Des Moines, Iowa. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mercy College of Health Sciences can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mercy College of Health Sciences Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Mercy College of Health Sciences. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mercy College of Health Sciences Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Mercy College of Health Sciences does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mercy College of Health Sciences Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mercy College of Health Sciences for Veterans Guide.
Mercy College of Health Sciences does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Mercy College of Health Sciences has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 869 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 516 (59.4%). Part-time attendance was 353 (40.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 516 | 353 | 869 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mercy College of Health Sciences has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Mercy College of Health Sciences #2919 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mercy College of Health Sciences by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mercy College of Health Sciences Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Mercy College of Health Sciences, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mercy College of Health Sciences Athletics