MCPHS University
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$33,600
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About MCPHS University
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.
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.
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.
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Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
62% On-campus
38% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 8% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 53% online
Doctorate 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
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.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology and Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology and Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology and Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Research Coordinator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Optometry Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Optometry (OD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Acupuncture
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Research Coordinator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Dentistry Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Veterinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Optometry Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Optometry (OD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Acupuncture
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Research Coordinator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Dentistry Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Optometry
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
BA
MA
DOC
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
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