Mercy College of Health Sciences

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,360

17.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,881

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.8%

164 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

907

50.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.5%

12 Graduates

About

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Polk County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mercy College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (286 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (29 degrees), and General Public Health (4 degrees).

In 2023, 486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercy College of Health Sciences. 81.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (331 degrees), 5.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $22,360, which is $7,196 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercy College of Health Sciences was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 367 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $22,360, which is $7,196 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,881.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Mercy College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,360

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences was $22,360. The cost of tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $7,196 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,881

2023 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Mercy College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,881. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Mercy College of Health Sciences grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,410

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercy College of Health Sciences was of $7,410 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.66% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.09% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Mercy College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.21% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Mercy College of Health Sciences was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 367 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Mercy College of Health Sciences received 164 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.89% annual growth. Out of those 164 applicants, 162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.8% acceptance rate.

There were 907 students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2023.

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 48.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

162

Accepted Out of 164

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences was 98.8% (162 admissions from 164 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.89%, while admissions grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mercy College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 907 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 461 students and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 50.8% of students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mercy College of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.8% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.18% Asian, 0.882% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.772% Two or More Races, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.1%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 907 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 461 and the part-time enrollment is 446. This means that 50.8% of students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mercy College of Health Sciences was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Mercy College of Health Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mercy College of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
615 enrolled students
Black or African American
114 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 67.8% White, 12.6% Black or African American, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.18% Asian, 0.882% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.772% Two or More Races, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 304 more women than men received degrees from Mercy College of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mercy College of Health Sciences is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 5.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mercy College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (286 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (29 degrees) and General Public Health (4 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mercy College of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (486 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2023 are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Health (486 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
286 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded
General Public Health
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mercy College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 286 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mercy College of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

395

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences, which is 0.23 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (395).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.209 times less than the 258 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 4.78 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from Mercy College of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Mercy College of Health Sciences is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
331 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercy College of Health Sciences is white (331 degrees awarded). There were 5.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
276 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercy College of Health Sciences is white female (276 degrees awarded). There were 5.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (55 degrees).

Operations

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.47M (22.3%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Mercy College of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 18.6M. Mercy College of Health Sciences employs 37 Assistant professors, 13 Instructors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Female Assistant professor (35), Female Instructor (12), and Female Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Endowment

$11.1M

2023 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2022

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercy College of Health Sciences grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.39M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mercy College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.56M

2023 Salaries

6.15%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Mercy College of Health Sciences paid a median of $9.56M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($18.6M) and a 6.15% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.2% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Mercy College of Health Sciences paid a total of $4.11M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 43% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Instructor with 13 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 35 employees, Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mercy College of Health Sciences.

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