MCPHS University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2892 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #823 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #756 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #9 of 24 | In Boston |
| #550 of 1,911 | For Critical Care Nursing |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 3,522
- Graduates
- 3,302
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,698 | 1,132 | 4,563 |
| Admissions | 5,029 | 948 | 4,079 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 759 | 185 | 574 |
2,283 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,317 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 1090-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in MCPHS University are 25-31 (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 | 2693 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1237 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1029 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 652 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 614 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 453 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 132 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend MCPHS University is $38,776 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 | $33,586 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $35,000 |
| $48-75K | $38,888 |
| $75-110K | $38,734 |
| $110K+ | $40,378 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,060 | $23,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,060 | $23,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,060 | $23,850 |
| Fee in-district | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Fee in-state | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,170 | $1,170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,800 |
| Room charge | $15,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
MCPHS University majors
MCPHS University has granted 932 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs, 761 master's across 15 programs, and 634 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at MCPHS University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 181 | 488 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 351 | 37 | |
| Physician Assistant | 209 | 22 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 11 | 129 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 70 | 22 | |
| Public Health, General | 5 | 83 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 80 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 73 | ||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 58 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 30 | 16 | 11 |
| Optometry | 55 | ||
| Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 39 | 11 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 47 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 43 | ||
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 40 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 28 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 22 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 21 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 20 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 14 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmaceutical Economics | 5 | 5 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 7 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 4 | 1 | |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 1 | 2 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 3 | ||
| Pharmacology | 1 | 1 | |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 932 | 761 | 634 |
MCPHS University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 53% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
MCPHS University has published 3,281 scientific papers with 49,684 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18 | 149 |
| 1992 | 12 | 134 |
| 1993 | 24 | 125 |
| 1994 | 13 | 124 |
| 1995 | 19 | 115 |
| 1996 | 18 | 129 |
| 1997 | 17 | 143 |
| 1998 | 23 | 165 |
| 1999 | 26 | 122 |
| 2000 | 29 | 220 |
| 2001 | 39 | 250 |
| 2002 | 37 | 298 |
| 2003 | 36 | 336 |
| 2004 | 36 | 387 |
| 2005 | 71 | 526 |
| 2006 | 56 | 673 |
| 2007 | 59 | 715 |
| 2008 | 66 | 764 |
| 2009 | 77 | 962 |
| 2010 | 70 | 1083 |
| 2011 | 88 | 1287 |
| 2012 | 88 | 1468 |
| 2013 | 124 | 1636 |
| 2014 | 125 | 1935 |
| 2015 | 141 | 2069 |
| 2016 | 156 | 2356 |
| 2017 | 161 | 2410 |
| 2018 | 165 | 2787 |
| 2019 | 167 | 3289 |
| 2020 | 214 | 4052 |
| 2021 | 204 | 4878 |
| 2022 | 217 | 5590 |
| 2023 | 203 | 5748 |
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 | 1,081 |
| 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 |