Mercy College of Health Sciences

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,754

7.76% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,129

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.949%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97%

132 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

951

56.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

10 Graduates

About

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Polk County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mercy College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (278 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (6 degrees), and Pre-Medical Studies (6 degrees).

In 2021, 424 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mercy College of Health Sciences. 82.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (296 degrees), 7.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $19,754, which is $5,254 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $19,754, which is $5,254 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,129.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Mercy College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,754

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences was $19,754. The cost of tuition at Mercy College of Health Sciences is $5,254 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$18,129

2021 Value

15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mercy College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,129. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mercy College of Health Sciences grew by 15%.

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

$6,300

Room and Board

$1,620

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mercy College of Health Sciences was of $6,300 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.62% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,620. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.02% 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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Mercy College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.7% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

0.949%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mercy College of Health Sciences was 0.949%, which represents 3 out of the 316 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 132 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10% annual growth. Out of those 132 applicants, 128 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97% acceptance rate.

There were 951 students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2021.

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 39.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

128

Accepted Out of 132

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mercy College of Health Sciences was 97% (128 admissions from 132 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10%, while admissions grew by 16.4%..

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.

Enrollment

Mercy College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 951 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 535 students and the part-time enrollment is 416. This means that 56.3% 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 69.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.78% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 0.946% Two or More Races, 0.421% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.421% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.4%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 951 students. The full-time enrollment at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 535 and the part-time enrollment is 416. This means that 56.3% of students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

44%

2021 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 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

White
664 enrolled students
Black or African American
102 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
74 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 69.8% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 7.78% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 0.946% Two or More Races, 0.421% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.421% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 34 students (3.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 272 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 (296 degrees awarded). There were 7.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mercy College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (278 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (6 degrees) and Pre-Medical Studies (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (424 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 (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2021 are Health (424 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Health (424 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Health (424 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
278 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
6 degrees awarded
Pre-Medical Studies
6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mercy College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 278 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 2021

348

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences, which is 0.218 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (348).

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 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.145 times less than the 282 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 6.88 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

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 2021 at Mercy College of Health Sciences is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
296 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mercy College of Health Sciences is white (296 degrees awarded). There were 7.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

4.48% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
241 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mercy College of Health Sciences is white female (241 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 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 $10M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.26M (42.6%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Mercy College of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 18.3M. Mercy College of Health Sciences employs 40 Assistant professors, 7 Instructors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Mercy College of Health Sciences are Female Assistant professor (38), Female Instructor (5), and Female Professor (4).

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 25 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$10M

2021 Endowment

20.1%

growth from 2020

Mercy College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $10M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mercy College of Health Sciences grew 20.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.59M 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

$10M

2021 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Mercy College of Health Sciences paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 54.9% of their overall expenditure ($18.3M) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mercy College of Health Sciences paid a total of $4.18M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences were Assistant professor with 40 employees, Instructor with 7 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2021, 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 25 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mercy College of Health Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Professor with 4 employees.

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