Mercy College of Ohio

Key Highlights

• Healthcare-focused Catholic college founded in 1918
• Affiliated with Bon Secours Mercy Health
• Institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• Ohio degree-granting authorization continues through December 31, 2030

Student Life & Environment

Student life at Mercy reflects its small, professionally focused environment. The Student Life office organizes campus events, leadership development, and programming intended for students preparing for healthcare roles. Student Council represents the student body and includes an executive board, program representatives, affinity councils, a Student Activities Board, and academic associations. Current examples include the National Student Nurses Association and the Mu Epsilon Nu chapter associated with men in nursing. Both Toledo-based and online students may participate in Student Council. Support services are a significant part of the student experience. The Student Success Center provides academic advising, tutoring, counseling and wellness support, while accessibility services address approved accommodations. Career and professional-development resources are available to current students and alumni. Because many students balance clinical education, employment, commuting, or online study, engagement may look different from a traditional residential college. Mercy does not present itself as a residential campus and provides off-campus housing resources rather than college-operated accommodation. Students must investigate leases and properties independently; the college expressly states that it does not inspect or endorse the listed housing options. Prospective students seeking a conventional residential experience, varsity athletics, or a large collection of general-interest clubs should verify that Mercy’s specialized environment meets their expectations.

Location & Surroundings

Mercy College’s campus is at 2221 Madison Avenue in Toledo, Ohio. The urban location places students near downtown services and healthcare facilities, fitting the college’s clinical and professional orientation. Mercy describes the campus as close to cultural, recreational, and educational attractions, including the Toledo Museum of Art and local minor-league sports. The surrounding area includes the Old West End and UpTown districts. Students should plan carefully for transportation between campus, home, work, and any assigned clinical sites. Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority services are among the community resources referenced by the college, but the practicality of public transportation will depend on schedules and the location of clinical placements. Applicants should not assume that every clinical experience occurs next to campus. There is no college-sponsored housing. Mercy provides links to independent apartment-search services and identifies several properties within roughly one mile, but these are informational listings rather than approved residences. Students relocating to Toledo should compare lease terms, safety, commuting time, parking, and access to clinical locations before committing to housing.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Mercy publishes separate undergraduate and graduate expense schedules for 2026–2027, along with a program-specific budget for Physician Assistant students. Charges depend on program, credits, and applicable fees. The official materials identify a one-time matriculation fee for entering undergraduate and certificate students, a student-services fee for students meeting the stated enrollment threshold, and a technology fee assessed each semester. Applicants should build their budget from the schedule for their exact program rather than relying on a single institution-wide tuition figure. The 2026–2027 financial-aid budget includes allowances beyond billed tuition and fees, such as books and supplies, food and housing, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees. Because Mercy does not operate student housing, the housing component is a planning allowance rather than a residence-hall charge. The college participates in federal aid and directs students to complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA. Institutional scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study may be available subject to eligibility; institutional scholarships are generally coordinated with other aid and do not exceed tuition and fees. Career preparation is embedded in Mercy’s healthcare focus through clinical education, simulation, and professionally oriented curricula. The Office of Career and Professional Development offers resources to students and alumni, including job-search guidance, career events, résumé and cover-letter assistance, interviewing preparation, networking, and workplace-professionalism support. Outcomes can vary materially by program, licensure eligibility, location, and prior clinical experience, so applicants should review each program’s published accreditation, examination, and employment disclosures rather than assuming college-wide results.