MCPHS University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2552 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #719 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #658 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #8 of 24 | In Boston |
| #622 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 3,469
- Graduates
- 2,476
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- 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 | 670 | 139 | 530 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
2,018 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
672 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1416
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 1160-1416 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 26-30 (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 | 2106 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1082 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 866 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 722 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 618 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 438 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 102 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend MCPHS University is $41,506 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 | $35,206 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,228 |
| $48-75K | $38,376 |
| $75-110K | $42,536 |
| $110K+ | $43,470 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,240 | $25,920 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,240 | $25,920 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,240 | $25,920 |
| Fee in-district | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| Fee in-state | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,956 |
| Room charge | $17,230 |
| Meal charge | $4,726 |
MCPHS University majors
MCPHS University has granted 839 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 776 master's across 15 programs, and 468 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MCPHS University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 321 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 245 | 28 | |
| Physician Assistant | 201 | 3 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 203 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 10 | 167 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 96 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 55 | 26 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 32 | 14 | 26 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 59 | ||
| Optometry | 59 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 55 | ||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 55 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 54 | ||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 32 | 15 | |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 46 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 31 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 31 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 29 | ||
| Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmaceutical Economics | 19 | 2 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 16 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 15 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 14 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 13 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 11 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 11 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 9 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 7 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Pharmacology | 3 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 3 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 3 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 839 | 776 | 468 |
MCPHS University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 60% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MCPHS University has published 3,828 scientific papers with 75,020 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 882 |
| 2007 | 62 | 959 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1027 |
| 2009 | 82 | 1241 |
| 2010 | 81 | 1426 |
| 2011 | 96 | 1679 |
| 2012 | 92 | 1907 |
| 2013 | 135 | 2094 |
| 2014 | 132 | 2427 |
| 2015 | 144 | 2619 |
| 2016 | 157 | 2869 |
| 2017 | 178 | 2978 |
| 2018 | 170 | 3397 |
| 2019 | 170 | 4061 |
| 2020 | 225 | 4963 |
| 2021 | 200 | 5837 |
| 2022 | 236 | 6445 |
| 2023 | 227 | 8986 |
| 2024 | 179 | 6769 |
| 2025 | 203 | 6388 |
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 | 1,080 |
| 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 |