For the fourth consecutive semester, Mercy Health Sciences University has enrolled a record number of new students.
320 new students enrolled at Mercy Health Sciences University for the fall 2019 semester. The record marks a 26% growth from last fall’s record new student enrollment of 254 students.
This record new student enrollment has propelled Mercy Health Sciences University to nearly 800 total students for the first time since the fall of 2013.
“Mercy Health Sciences University’s continued growth is a tribute to our high-quality, specialized programs that provide hands-on learning experiences from our amazing faculty,” Mercy Health Sciences University President Dr. Douglas Fiore stated. “This growth is also a testament to the incredible need for healthcare professionals in Iowa and across the country. Mercy Health Sciences University remains prepared to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
Applications are now being accepted for the spring and summer semesters. The spring term starts January 6, 2020.
About Mercy Health Sciences University
Mercy Health Sciences University is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Located in downtown Des Moines, Mercy Health Sciences University prepares graduates for service and leadership in the healthcare community with a wide range of bachelor, associate, and certificate programs. Mercy Health Sciences University’s liberal arts and sciences education develops compassionate caregivers and leaders.
Visit www.mchs.edu or call (515) 643-3180 to learn more.
