Mercy College Of Northwest Ohio

2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43604-1132 - View a map of this school Map

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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health Partners, Mercy College of Northwest Ohio is primarily an undergraduate, Catholic institution of higher education focusing on health care and health science related programs. The College also provides continuing education and other community services enabling individuals to develop knowledge, skills, and interests in various facets of health care and health science....

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School Overview:

  • Mercy College Of Northwest Ohio
  • Community College Avg.
County Lucas County, OH -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Private, non-profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 416 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 364 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 780 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 83 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 94% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 53% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,688 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 63% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,146 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 9% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,291 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 73% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $5,761 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Built on a rich heritage of excellence in nursing education as Mercy School of Nursing (1917 - 1994), Mercy College of Northwest Ohio is a Catholic college providing nursing and allied health education at the associate degree level and bachelor's degree in nursing.
  • Founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, the college is a member of the Mercy Health Partners. From its very beginnings in 1917, Mercy School of Nursing has had one goal: to prepare young people for rewarding careers in nursing and health care. Although its name changed to Mercy College of Northwest Ohio in 1994, its commitment to develop well-rounded, responsible health care professionals has never wavered.
  • Mercy College of Northwest Ohio is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association and is approved by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant associate degrees in nursing, therapeutic massage, radiologic technology, health information technology, and general studies.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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  • Accrediting panel drops Owens RN program (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on October 13, 2009 at 09:38:44 am
    By MEGHAN GILBERT-CUNNINGHAM BLADE STAFF WRITER Owens Community College lost national accreditation for its registered nursing program from an organization that had recognized the program for 35 years. The education level of its nursing faculty and inability to show effectiveness led to the loss of accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. There was "tremendous ...
  • 5 Toledo-area non-profit groups share $90,292 (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on September 28, 2009 at 10:23:45 am
    Five Toledo-area non-profit organizations are to receive grants totalling $90,292 that the Toledo Community Foundation board of trustees awarded from its Community Funds. The largest grant, $43,702, went to the University of Toledo Foundation to support an expansion of Project Succeed, a program of the Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women. A $21,000 grant went to Mercy College of Northwest Ohio ...
  • Theater season is full of fun (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on September 13, 2009 at 08:47:55 am
    By NANCIANN CHERRY BLADE STAFF WRITER For those wondering about the relevance of community theaters in these modern times, Lee Krhenbhl, the new artistic director of the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, has an answer: They're more important than ever. "Think of it, this is the first generation in which live interaction is an option," he said. With the nearly ubiquitous use of computers, cell phones ...
  • Scholarships draw students to UT, Owens (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on September 9, 2009 at 09:03:30 am
    By MEGHAN GILBERT BLADE STAFF WRITER Free scholarship programs at the University of Toledo and Owens Community College helped boost enrollment increases at the schools, officials said. UT has about 400 students attending at no charge through the UT Guarantee, also called the blue and gold scholarship program, and Owens has nearly 250 students in its similar Success Program. UT has 23,064 ...
  • Rep names Krahenbuhl as its artistic director (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on August 14, 2009 at 12:43:47 pm
    FROM STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES The Toledo Repertoire Theatre has named Lee Krahenbhl its new artistic and managing director. He replaces Gloria Moulopoulos, who retired in May. Krahenbhl has 35 years of experience as an actor and director. He earned his doctorate in theater history in 1989 at the University of Oregon and has a master's in theology and the arts. He has taught at Judson University ...

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