At Mercy College of Health Sciences, we strive to deliver a high quality education at an affordable price, which is why we're proud to offer the lowest published tuition of any private institution in Iowa. A degree from Mercy College is an investment in your future, resulting in a payout of more career opportunities and higher earning potential in your chosen field. A detailed list and description of tuition and fees can be found here.
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TUITION
Legacy Tuition (per credit hour for all hours attempted)
$680.00
Graduate Tuition (Per Credit Hour)
$750.00
CERTIFICATE TUITION
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
$1,000.00
ACADEMIC FEES
ASN Admissions Assessment Math Examination
$50.00
ASN Material Fee (Terms 1 – 6) students starting before August 15, 2020
$192.00
$384.00
BSN White Coat Ceremony Fee
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Fee (Each Term)
$250.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Installment Payment Plan Participation Fee
$40.00
Diploma Replacement
$25.00
$80.00
ID Badge Replacement
$15.00
Critical Care Paramedic Certificate – Color Ink
15 Cents Per Single Side Page
MERCY COLLEGE TRAINING CENTER FEES
NREMT Full Exam
$300.00
NREMT Partial Exam
$175.00
$75.00
CPR Part 2 Skills Validation
PALS – Renewal
$160.00
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CAMPUS 928 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA
EMAIL Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu
PHONE Admissions: (515) 643-6715 General: (515) 643-3180
Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.
Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.
Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.