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Mercy College of Ohio President, Susan C. Wajert, PhD, announced
the fall 2014 enrollment has remained stable at Mercy
College with 1193 students enrolled, which is a .2 percent
decrease from the fall 2013 semester. The Toledo campus
enrollment decreased by only 1.1 percent with 1061 students,
while the Youngstown campus enrollment increased 8.2 percent
with 132 students compared to the same time last year.
Wajert said, “I’m pleased with the successful start of the
Community Health Worker certificate program and the record
number of students beginning our nursing degree programs
this semester.”
Wajert noted that Mercy College of Ohio is striving to keep tuition
costs affordable in order to make college attainable for
students as overall aid options continue to decline and
student debt continues to increase. Mercy College offers a
variety of programs from short term education certificate
programs to associate and baccalaureate degrees that prepare
students for the health care workplace. Growth in the
healthcare field is expected to continue and Mercy College
students are provided with a high-quality education making
them well prepared to enter the dynamic healthcare
environment.
Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic undergraduate institution
sponsored by Mercy. It focuses on healthcare and health
science programs and offers Bachelor of Science degrees in
Health Care Administration, Biology and Nursing and
Associate of Science degrees in Cardiovascular Technology,
General Studies, Health Information Technology, Nursing and
Radiologic Technology. The College also provides continuing
education and short-term certificates, enabling individuals
to quickly develop knowledge and skills to gain employment
or advance in their careers.
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