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Mercy College of Health Sciences Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Mercy College of Health Sciences tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$17,328

Average net price after aid

$23,417

Total attendance cost

$30,844

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Mercy College of Health Sciences In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$17,328

Out-of-state tuition

$17,328

Average net price

$23,417

Attendance cost

$30,844

Mercy College of Health Sciences Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Tuition

Per semester: $8,664

Annual: $17,328

Room and board

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Books and supplies

Per semester: $1,123

Annual: $2,246

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Attendance cost

Per semester: $15,422

Annual: $30,844

Mercy College of Health Sciences Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$69,312

Four-year attendance estimate

$123,376

Four-year average net price

$93,668

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Mercy College of Health Sciences is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $17,328 and out-of-state tuition is $17,328. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Mercy College of Health Sciences as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Mercy College of Health Sciences reports $17,328 for out-of-state tuition and $17,328 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

Not available

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$9,450

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$2,246

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

Not available

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$30,844

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Mercy College of Health Sciences pays approximately $23,417 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Iowa average of $17,049 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

98.78%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Mercy College of Health Sciences Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 98.78%. This means approximately 988 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 905 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

98.78%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$17,328

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$17,328

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$30,844

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$23,417

State avg: $17,049. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

33.88%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

63.81%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Mercy College of Health Sciences Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Books and supplies Fees and remainder

Tuition

$17,328

Books and supplies

$2,246

Fees and remainder

$11,270

Sticker price

$30,844

Average net price

$23,417

Average aid coverage

24%

$7,427 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Mercy College of Health Sciences pays approximately $23,417 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Iowa average of $17,049 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Iowa and national averages.

Mercy College of Health Sciences net price

$23,417

Iowa average

$17,049

National average

$17,506

Mercy College of Health Sciences Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,328 and average net price at $23,417. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$17,328

Current net price

$23,417

Current out-of-state tuition $17,328
Current average net price $23,417

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

48.57%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$62,234

Undergraduates

905

10-Year Median Earnings - Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Allen College $71,261
National average $43,639

Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Mercy College of Health Sciences?

Undergraduates

905

Completion rate

48.57%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

33.88%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

63.81%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 33.88% of Mercy College of Health Sciences students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 63.81% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

33.88%

Federal loan rate

63.81%

Students with any loan

93.76%

Average net price

$23,417

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Mercy College of Health Sciences

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mercy College of Health Sciences's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$12,500

Median completer debt

$14,745

Median monthly payment

$156

Federal loan rate

63.81%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Mercy College of Health Sciences's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Mercy College of Health Sciences's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Mercy College of Health Sciences's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$11,051,236

Faculty salary field

$5,902

Tuition revenue per FTE

$19,410

Instructional spend per FTE

$9,180

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Mercy College of Health Sciences lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Mercy College of Health Sciences is listed at 928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1239. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

928 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Mercy College of Health Sciences with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Accept. rate
98.78%
Tuition
$17,328
Net price
$23,417
10-yr earnings
$62,234
Drake University
Accept. rate
64.13%
Tuition
$49,944
Net price
$30,042
10-yr earnings
$71,901
Allen College
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$20,444
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$71,261
University of Iowa
Accept. rate
84.67%
Tuition
$32,927
Net price
$21,398
10-yr earnings
$64,762
Iowa State University
Accept. rate
89.13%
Tuition
$27,683
Net price
$18,165
10-yr earnings
$63,386

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Mercy College of Health Sciences tuition?

Mercy College of Health Sciences out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,328. In-state tuition is $17,328. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's average net price?

Mercy College of Health Sciences's average net price in the local dataset is $23,417. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Mercy College of Health Sciences fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Mercy College of Health Sciences.

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate?

Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 98.78%.

How much is Mercy College of Health Sciences tuition?

Mercy College of Health Sciences's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,328.

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's average net price?

Mercy College of Health Sciences's average net price in the local dataset is $23,417.

What does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $21,177 for Mercy College of Health Sciences students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Mercy College of Health Sciences's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $62,234 for Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences accredited?

Mercy College of Health Sciences's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The local dataset lists 905 undergraduate students at Mercy College of Health Sciences.

What percentage of Mercy College of Health Sciences students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Mercy College of Health Sciences in the local dataset is 33.88%.

What is the federal loan rate at Mercy College of Health Sciences?

The federal loan rate for Mercy College of Health Sciences in the local dataset is 63.81%.

Where should I verify Mercy College of Health Sciences data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mercy College of Health Sciences or the latest official federal education data.