Des Moines, IA
Mercy College of Health Sciences admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 99%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 137 | 134 | 60 | 98% |
| 2020 | 120 | 110 | 36 | 92% |
| 2021 | 132 | 128 | 51 | 97% |
| 2022 | 152 | 147 | 69 | 97% |
| 2023 | 164 | 162 | 79 | 99% |
Fall 2023 applicants
142 of 144 women and 20 of 20 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Mercy College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 99% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 162 of 164 applicants.
Less Selective. Mercy College of Health Sciences admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 99 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
164 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 79 enrolled.
No. Mercy College of Health Sciences is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 99%.