Mercy College of Ohio
Tel:
(419)251-1313
- Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic institution of higher education founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health. Our focus is to provide healthcare and health science related programs. We value and provide the integration of general and professional studes as the basis for successful career preparation. Excellence in the teaching and learning experience is rooted in the correlation of theory and practice.
- Founded by the Sisters of Mercy and sponsored by Mercy Health Partners, Mercy College of 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.
School Highlights
- Mercy College of Ohio serves 1,512 students (29% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Mercy College of Ohio is one of 6 community colleges within Lucas County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Mercy College of Ohio is Davis College (4.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Mercy College of Ohio places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 210 teachers has grown by 85% over five years.
| Mercy College of Ohio | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 210 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,512 students | 734 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 432 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,080 students | 284 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 1,464 students | 471 students |
| # Graduate Students | 48 students | 8 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 11% | 12% |
| % White | 78% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.44 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $46,400 | $30,800 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Men in Nursing, National Student Nurses Association, Student Government |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Mercy College of Ohio, a Catholic institution with a focus on healthcare, educates and inspires students to lead and to serve in the global community.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mercy College of Ohio is Davis College (4.7 miles away).
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- Davis CollegePrivate, for profit193 students | 4.70 Mi4747 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43623
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Toledo, OH 43615
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Maumee, OH 43537
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