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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    50%
  • Majors Available
    12
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Retention Rate
    67%

AP Credit Policy

Mercy College will award credit hours through AP programs provided that the student achieves a rating of at least a "three" (equivalent to a grade of "C") on each test for which credit is desired. Official AP transcripts must be requested by the prospective students from www.collegboard.com and sent directly to Mercy College. The total combined examination credits (AP,CLEP,DSST) cannot exceed 24 credit hours.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    No

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Independent Study
  • Weekend College

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