Mercy College of Health Sciences
Catholic college in Des Moines, Iowa, US
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Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private Catholic college focused on healthcare and located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1899, Mercy College offers master’s, bachelor's, and associate degrees, as well as certificate programs in the health sciences.
Former name | Mercy Hospital Training School |
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| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1899 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, NAICU |
| President | Adreain Henry |
| Undergraduates | 869[1] |
| Location | , Iowa , United States |
| Website | www.mchs.edu |
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History
In 1893, three sisters from Mercy Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, founded a hospital in Des Moines. Their first location was Hoyt Sherman Place and in 1899 Mercy Hospital Training School was established. This evolved into Mercy School of Health Sciences, from which Mercy College of Health Sciences was established in downtown Des Moines in 1995.[2]
Accreditation
Mercy College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[3]
