MCPHS University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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MCPHS University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,825 students enrolled. This college was established in 1823 and is one of the 27 colleges and schools located in Boston, Massachusetts.

MCPHS University is ranked in Top Gay Friendly Colleges in the United States.

Academic Offerings

At MCPHS University you can earn your 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
40
MCPHS University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Pharmacy, Medical, Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

MCPHS University student retention rate is fair at 70% (below Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Bad
The graduation rate at MCPHS University is average: 68%. About 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at MCPHS University is good, 10:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $36,100 per academic year. The additional fees at MCPHS University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,200; this makes it a total of $37,300 per year.

Read the details about MCPHS University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 5,698 applications were submitted and 5,029 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at MCPHS University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$15,500
High
MCPHS University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MCPHS University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
MCPHS University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is very high - around $15,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at MCPHS University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, MCPHS University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

MCPHS University Location and Address

Postal Address:
MCPHS University
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, Massachusetts
02115-5896, USA
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