Des Moines, IA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Mercy College of Health Sciences

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 907-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#189
Rank of 3,050
#4
IA rank
907
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Mercy College of Health Sciences reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #189 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#189
of 3,050 ranked nationally
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-2 reported incidents

Mercy College of Health Sciences decreased from 2 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Des Moines, IA, enrolling approximately 907 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IA, it ranks #4 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 907 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Mercy College of Health Sciences is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IA averaging 3.08 incidents per 1,000 students, Mercy College of Health Sciences reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#189

Top 500 nationally

State Rank (IA)

#4

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Mercy College of Health Sciences percentile rank 93.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #189 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Mercy College of Health Sciences reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$17,664
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,664
Avg Net Price
$26,924
Median Debt
$14,745
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
How does this cost rank in IA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Average
980
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
16–21

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$53,375
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,234
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Mercy College of Health Sciences: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

-10123 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 020
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Mercy College of Health Sciences vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#189
Enrollment
907
Data year
2023

CA

Simpson University

1.10 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,654
Enrollment
907
Data year
2023

IL

Wabash Valley College

2.21 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,070
Enrollment
906
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Simpson University
Redding, CA · 907 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Wabash Valley College
Mount Carmel, IL · 906 enrolled
Safety Score 2.21
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ · 909 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS · 909 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ · 910 enrolled
Safety Score 8.79

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Mercy College of Health Sciences nationally (rank #189), regardless of size or state.

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
National Rank #188
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
National Rank #190
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Ankeny, IA
National Rank #187
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
National Rank #191
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
National Rank #186

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences safe?
Mercy College of Health Sciences has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #189 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Mercy College of Health Sciences?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Mercy College of Health Sciences compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IA.
Does Mercy College of Health Sciences have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Mercy College of Health Sciences's Safety Profile

Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA enrolls 907 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #189 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.

What this means for you

Mercy College of Health Sciences's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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