A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mercy College of Health Sciences are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 501% more female students than male students enrolled at Mercy College of Health Sciences with a gender ratio of 86% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mercy College of Health Sciences has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
86%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
130
|
| Women |
781
|
Mercy College of Health Sciences serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 46.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153977 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College of Health Sciences.