- Acceptance rate: 100% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–21 composite
- Average net price: $24,881 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Mercy College of Health Sciences reported: an acceptance rate of 100% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–21.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Mercy College of Health Sciences reviews each application.
Mercy College of Health Sciences GPA requirements
Mercy College of Health Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Mercy College of Health Sciences hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Mercy College of Health Sciences acceptance rate
Mercy College of Health Sciences admitted 677 of 679 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 100%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Des Moines, Iowa, with 867 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Mercy College of Health Sciences in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 19 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 980 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Mercy College of Health Sciences looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Mercy College of Health Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,881 a year at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercy College of Health Sciences hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Mercy College of Health Sciences admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Mercy College of Health Sciences require the SAT or ACT?
Check Mercy College of Health Sciences' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mercy College of Health Sciences was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent ACT scores.
What ACT scores do Mercy College of Health Sciences students have?
The middle 50% of Mercy College of Health Sciences' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 16–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Mercy College of Health Sciences with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Mercy College of Health Sciences admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Mercy College of Health Sciences' acceptance rate was 100% for fall 2024: it admitted 677 of 679 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Mercy College of Health Sciences?
A lot: Mercy College of Health Sciences requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Mercy College of Health Sciences requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Mercy College of Health Sciences if a parent went there?
No. Mercy College of Health Sciences doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Yes. Mercy College of Health Sciences awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Mercy College of Health Sciences cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,881 a year at Mercy College of Health Sciences in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercy College of Health SciencesU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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