MCPHS University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boston, MA

$33,600

Avg tuition

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About MCPHS University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

MCPHS University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,970, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,600.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1208

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

8k

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

40%

Asian

19%

Non-U.S. Citizen

13%

Black

9%

Unknown

8%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

73%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

3,284

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

62% On-campus

38% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 53% online

Doctorate Check Bold 40% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $33,600 $33,600
Graduate $22,230 $22,230

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,294
On-campus room and board $17,568
On-campus other expenses $3,530
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,568
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,530
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,098

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $55,992 $55,992
Off-campus without family $55,992 $55,992
Off-campus with family $40,992 $40,992

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,950
State Grant Aid $1,481
Institution Grant Aid $13,347
Pell Grant Aid $5,315

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$82k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.