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Mercy College Of Health Sciences

Mercy College Of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences or MCHS is a private, co-educational institute in Des Moines, Iowa that was officially formed in 1995. The college offers Bachelor of Science Programs, and Associate of Science Programs in diagnostic medical sonography, medical assisting, radiologic technology, and physical therapist assistant, as well as others. It also provides numerous short-term certificate programs.

Mercy College of Health Sciences has a library equipped with information services, electronic discs, journals, books, reference materials, medical texts, videotapes, DVDs, and other helpful resources. MCHS produces 2 print and electronic publications: VitalSigns magazine - an alumni publication; and Mercy Messenger - a monthly student publication.

The students of MCHS are members of various Nursing Organizations and Allied Health Organizations including Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Mercy College Association of Nursing Students (MCANS), and Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society.

Overview of Mercy College Of Health Sciences

Mercy College Of Health Sciences is located in Des Moines, IA (a medium-sized city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Mercy College Of Health Sciences is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Mercy College Of Health Sciences is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Faculty

Mercy College Of Health Sciences maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school had 680 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at Mercy College Of Health Sciences are female.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mercy College Of Health Sciences

Mercy College Of Health Sciences
928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
General Phone: (515) 643-3180
http://www.mchs.edu

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine218registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support and Technology56radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, nuclear medical tech, health diagnostic professions
Medical Administration3health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for Mercy College Of Health Sciences in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1996
Bachelor's degree552
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years234

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Mercy College Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 680 students (720 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Full-Time79%
Part-Time21%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White88%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1915%
20-2118%
22-2424%
25-2919%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-641%

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time33 %

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Des Moines, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total59743172%22652%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,000
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Mercy College Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 627300)

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track731

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$63,8391*
Associate professorcalendar year0*4$59,499
Assistant professorcalendar year1*16$60,352
Instructorcalendar year3$59,09110$51,986
No academic rankcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year8$57,83433$57,479

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Mercy College Of Health Sciences Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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Mercy College Of Health Sciences Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mercy College Of Health Sciences Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Mercy College Of Health Sciences % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Mercy College Of Health Sciences % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Mercy College Of Health Sciences Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Mercy College Of Health Sciences Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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