MCPHS University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2925 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #824 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #756 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #9 of 24 | In Boston |
| #619 of 2,858 | For Family medicine |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 3,477
- Graduates
- 2,844
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mcphs.edu
MCPHS University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
MCPHS University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Applicants | 6,010 | 1,266 | 4,729 |
| Admissions | 5,121 | 1,014 | 4,097 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 669 | 156 | 511 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,996 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
968 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
56 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 1080-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 23-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2383 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1146 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 935 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 670 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 640 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 428 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend MCPHS University is $37,182 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,100 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,292 |
| $48-75K | $36,538 |
| $75-110K | $38,023 |
| $110K+ | $38,839 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,620 | $24,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,620 | $24,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,620 | $24,840 |
| Fee in-district | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Fee in-state | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,230 | $1,230 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,326 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,770 |
| Room charge | $16,270 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
MCPHS University majors
MCPHS University has granted 857 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 860 master's across 15 programs, and 558 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MCPHS University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 174 | 409 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 298 | 37 | |
| Physician Assistant | 204 | 11 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 10 | 174 | |
| Public Health, General | 8 | 112 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 62 | 19 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 68 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 66 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 | 12 | 30 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 62 | ||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 62 | ||
| Optometry | 56 | ||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 41 | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 46 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 36 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 30 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 27 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 26 | ||
| Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmaceutical Economics | 16 | 4 | |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 19 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 16 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 14 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 14 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Pharmacology | 4 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 2 | |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 2 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 857 | 860 | 558 |
MCPHS University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 62% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MCPHS University has published 3,670 scientific papers with 69,983 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Pathology, Genetics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14 | 175 |
| 1993 | 24 | 164 |
| 1994 | 14 | 163 |
| 1995 | 19 | 151 |
| 1996 | 21 | 174 |
| 1997 | 20 | 192 |
| 1998 | 26 | 227 |
| 1999 | 29 | 212 |
| 2000 | 29 | 311 |
| 2001 | 42 | 334 |
| 2002 | 38 | 379 |
| 2003 | 40 | 484 |
| 2004 | 37 | 528 |
| 2005 | 74 | 687 |
| 2006 | 65 | 881 |
| 2007 | 62 | 959 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1028 |
| 2009 | 82 | 1240 |
| 2010 | 81 | 1426 |
| 2011 | 96 | 1679 |
| 2012 | 92 | 1906 |
| 2013 | 135 | 2093 |
| 2014 | 130 | 2428 |
| 2015 | 144 | 2616 |
| 2016 | 157 | 2867 |
| 2017 | 178 | 2979 |
| 2018 | 170 | 3389 |
| 2019 | 171 | 4056 |
| 2020 | 225 | 4963 |
| 2021 | 200 | 5834 |
| 2022 | 236 | 6447 |
| 2023 | 227 | 8980 |
| 2024 | 179 | 6667 |
General info
| Alternative names | MCPHS University MCPHS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1823 |
| Colors | cardinal red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also 2 Summer Sessions (June; July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,097 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 179 Longwood Ave Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5896 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6177322800 |