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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA · City · 3,451 students
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$39,545
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$125,557
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,582 typical
85%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a specialized healthcare institution renowned for its top-tier programs in pharmacy (PharmD), nursing, physician assistant studies, and dental hygiene. Located in the heart of Boston’s prestigious Longwood Medical and Academic Area, MCPHS provides students with immediate access to clinical rotations, internships, and research at world-class institutions like Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. The campus culture is intensely career-driven and collaborative, fostering a focused community of aspiring medical professionals who also enjoy expanded social, athletic, and academic opportunities through the Colleges of the Fenway consortium.

Wikipedia:Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a private university focused on health- and life-sciences education, with campuses in Boston, Worcester, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire, as well as online programs. The university provides traditional and accelerated programs of study focused on professional education in pharmacy and the health sciences.

Location
Boston, MA, 02115-5896 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
5 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$40,530
Housing & food (on campus)$24,704
Books & supplies$986
Cost of attendance$65,022
Average net price$39,545
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,530
Housing & food (on campus)$24,704
Books & supplies$986
Cost of attendance$65,022
Average net price$39,545
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$35,206
$30–48k
$36,228
$48–75k
$38,376
$75–110k
$42,536
$110k+
$43,470
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
53%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
70% graduated · 21% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$77,171
10 yrs after entry$125,557
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$12.5k–$27.5k
90th percentile$33,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — other health professions: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,582 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1269
R 570–678 · M 590–738
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 26–30 · E 24–31 · M 25–29
SAT middle 50%: 1160–1416
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Student Body
Gender
Men 23%Women 77%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$50,594
Independent
23%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
16%
Black
13%
Asian
20%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
12%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$77,171
After 10 yrs
$125,557
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing298
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration220
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs109
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions76
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions62
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General23
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology19
Health and Medical Administrative Services11
Public Health8
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs2
Chemistry1
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1.9B
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$11,769/mo
Teaching spend
$14,199
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — other health professions
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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