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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science (MCPHS)
- 179 Longwood Ave
- Boston, MA 02115
- OPEID College Code: 00216500
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- General Phone: (617) 732-2800
- President: Charles F Monahan Jr
- Website: www.mcphs.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,626
- College Alias: MCPHS

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MCPHS Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $70.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | - | - |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 84 (-) | 222 (-) | 306 (-) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 303 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | 61 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 29% | 25% | 61% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,513 | $4,263 | $1,766 | $7,263 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,175 | 919 | 557 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,700 | $21,880 | $21,050 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,700 | $21,880 | $21,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $780 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,800 | $11,700 | $11,220 |
| Other Expenses | $2,220 | $2,350 | $2,340 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,800 | $11,700 | $11,200 |
| Other Expenses | $2,220 | $2,350 | $2,340 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,060 | $2,350 | $2,920 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,520 | $36,710 | $35,360 |
| Out of State | $37,520 | $36,710 | $35,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,520 | $36,710 | $35,340 |
| Out of State | $37,520 | $36,710 | $35,340 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $26,560 | $25,660 | $24,720 |
| Out of State | $26,560 | $25,660 | $24,720 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $25,300 | $25,300 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Pharmacology | - | - | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||||
| Dental Hygiene | 29 | 24 | - | - |
| Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences | - | 17 | - | - |
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | - | - | 4 | - |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | - | - | - | 2 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology | - | 12 | - | - |
| Nursing | - | 38 | - | - |
| Pharmacy | - | - | - | 426 |
| Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulatory Affairs | - | - | 16 | - |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Other | - | 22 | - | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | - | 49 | - |
| Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies | - | 7 | - | - |
| Radiologic Technology | - | 18 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Chemistry | - | - | - | - |
| Psychology | ||||
| Health Psychology | - | 3 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,626 Undergraduate: 1,075 Graduate: 269 Professional: 2,282
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,170 Female: 2,456
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 265 Female: 810
- Graduate Gender Male: 79 Female: 190
- Professional Gender Male: 826 Female: 1,456
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,395 Part-Time: 231
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 999 Part-Time: 76
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 157 Part-Time: 112
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,239 Part-Time: 43
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 106 | 3% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Black | 186 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,027 | 28% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 3% |
| White | 1,986 | 55% |
| Unknown | 195 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Ages 18-19 | 866 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 798 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 930 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 611 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 189 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 98 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 77 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 23 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 30 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 354 | 345 | 9 |
| Faculty Status | 184 | 180 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 23 | - | 23 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 176 | 172 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 176 | 172 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 23 | - |
| Other Professionals | 102 | 98 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 52 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,167 (37) | $63,420 (15) | $64,675 (22) |
| Professor | $95,165 (2) | $95,122 (1) | $95,208 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $76,390 (6) | $71,707 (3) | $81,073 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,488 (22) | $61,490 (8) | $63,059 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,002 (135) | $92,210 (46) | $84,310 (89) |
| Professor | $116,965 (12) | $123,515 (6) | $110,415 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $95,566 (27) | $98,845 (10) | $93,638 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,927 (80) | $87,905 (24) | $82,222 (56) |
| Instructor | $74,319 (10) | $77,229 (3) | $73,072 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,675 (172) | $72,489 (61) | $68,129 (111) |
| Professor | $95,624 (14) | $100,212 (7) | $91,037 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $77,865 (33) | $78,759 (13) | $77,283 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,336 (102) | $69,315 (32) | $66,431 (70) |
| Instructor | $60,808 (10) | $63,188 (3) | $59,787 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 88% |
| White | 58% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
