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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00216500
  • President: Charles F Monahan Jr
  • Fax: (617) 732-2784
  • Type: 4 Year Private (Non-Profit)
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,636
  • College Alias: MCPHS

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About
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, located in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded in 1823, and is a private institution. The school was founded by fourteen pharmacists and holds the distinction of being the oldest higher education institution in the city, and the second oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. The school received degree granting ability in allied health through a charter change in 1979. Since then the school has added two campuses, located in Worcester, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, as well as the addition of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists which operates the school's dental hygiene program.

Academics
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science offers a variety of programs with a specific focus in the sciences. Undergraduate level programs combine lower and upper division courses, electives and general education requirements to create a curriculum that results in a bachelor's degree. Master and doctoral programs  have separate requirements for admission, and each requires a lower level degree to have already been earned in order to be considered. The school's graduate programs in pharmacy and physician studies are ranked among the best in the United States.

Programs offered include:


Admissions and Financial Aid
MCPHS requires all applicants to supply a completed application, standardized test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation from math or science teachers or guidance counselors. The supplied material will be reviewed and a decision rendered. Once completed, the student will be notified, and if admitted, will be supplied the information necessary to prepare for enrollment. Application to graduate level and above programs have their own process and requirements. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the applicants information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad

Website:

www.mcphs.edu

Mission Statement

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Campus Map

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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Majority Graduate/Professional

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctorMore Actions
Pharmacology---1
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Dental Hygiene-60--
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Health Preparatory Programs, Other-9--
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Health Services112--
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry-11-
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Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy1-1-
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Nuclear Medical Technology-14--
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Nursing-179--
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Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management-21--
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Pharmaceutical Sciences-3921
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Pharmacy---448
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Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulatory Affairs2-12-
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Physician Assistant--110-
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Pre-Optometry Studies-1--
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Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-26--
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Radiologic Technology-22--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-1--
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Psychology

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Health Psychology-5--
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates MCPHS accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into MCPHS.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.mcphs.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The MCPHS admissions office phone number is (617) 732-2850. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.mcphs.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - 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 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3993,2934,692
Number Granted Admission (%)1,135 (81%)2,598 (79%)3,733 (80%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)266 (23%)552 (21%)818 (22%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam78395%
ACT ® Exam18823%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470570
SAT ® Math520630
SAT ® Writing490590

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2226
ACT ® English2125
ACT ® Math2227

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,636

    • - Undergraduate: 1,590

    - Graduate: 3,046

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,358

    - Female: 2,894

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 346

    - Female: 1,058

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,012

    - Female: 1,836

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,970

    - Part-Time: 282

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,323

    - Part-Time: 81

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,647

    - Part-Time: 201

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2395%
American Indian80.2%
Black2295%
Asian1,13124%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander70.2%
Hispanic1052%
White2,21948%
Unknown67214%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1890.2%
Ages 18-191,02924%
Ages 20-211,00424%
Ages 22-241,16827%
Ages 25-2966816%
Ages 30-341945%
Ages 35-39682%
Ages 40-49822%
Ages 50-65300.7%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 82%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students69%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male62%
Female71%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black71%
Asian73%
Hispanic-
White68%
Unknown100%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less55%
5 Years61%
6 Years69%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.mcphs.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$28,824$28,153$28,121
$0 - $30,000$22,684$22,614$24,619
$30,000 - $48,000$26,250$24,252$25,947
$48,001 - $75,000$30,550$29,694$29,281
$75,001 - $110,000$33,755$33,883$32,413
More Than $110,000$35,555$35,201$33,659

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,455$25,480$24,550
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,455$25,480$24,550
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,455$25,480$24,550
Books and Supplies$890$880$850

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$12,850$12,374$11,900
Other Expenses$2,222$2,594$2,524
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,850$12,374$11,900
Other Expenses$2,622$2,594$2,424
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,332$2,594$3,210

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$42,417$41,328$39,824
In-State$42,417$41,328$39,824
Out of State$42,417$41,328$39,824
Off Campus
In-District$42,817$41,328$39,724
In-State$42,817$41,328$39,724
Out of State$42,817$41,328$39,724
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,677$29,658$28,610
In-State$30,677$29,658$28,610
Out of State$30,677$29,658$28,610

Graduate Student Expenses

 In-StateOut of State
Annual Tuition and Fees For Graduate Students
Pharmacy School$31,005$31,005

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The MCPHS financial aid office phone number is (617) 732-2864. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

MCPHS Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid36788%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid32578%$11,965
All Federal Grants19045%$5,887
Pell Grants19045%$4,692
Other Federal Grants15537%$1,465
State/Local Grants & Scholarships13933%$1,353
Institutional Grants & Scholarships31575%$8,197
All Student Loans36487%$14,233
Federal Student Loans36487%$7,045
Other Student Loans19647%$13,349

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)0.3%0.6%0.3%
Number in Default342
Number in Repayment852584591

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 666
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $9,900

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Burglary511
Nearby Public Area
Robbery--1
Residence Hall
Burglary5--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees4364306
Faculty Status2132094
Graduate Assistants13-13
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service2122093
Primarily Instruction2122093
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial37361
Other Professionals1041031
Technical and/or Paraprofessional83821
Clerical And Secretarial68671
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance1111-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,073 (36)$70,691 (17)$67,626 (19)
Professor$113,937 (3)$114,408 (2)$112,995 (1)
Associate Professor$75,899 (7)$76,411 (4)$75,216 (3)
Assistant Professor$71,530 (12)$72,624 (4)$70,983 (8)
Instructor$60,047 (4)$56,575 (2)$63,520 (2)
Lecturer$51,499 (10)$52,729 (5)$50,269 (5)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,553 (173)$98,086 (52)$94,464 (121)
Professor$122,512 (13)$123,050 (5)$122,175 (8)
Associate Professor$102,417 (59)$101,261 (17)$102,884 (42)
Assistant Professor$90,316 (87)$92,520 (26)$89,377 (61)
Instructor$75,488 (10)$88,085 (2)$72,339 (8)
Lecturer$70,756 (4)$91,060 (2)$50,452 (2)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,613 (209)$77,898 (69)$75,979 (140)
Professor$102,808 (16)$104,602 (7)$101,412 (9)
Associate Professor$82,959 (66)$81,625 (21)$83,582 (45)
Assistant Professor$73,610 (99)$75,289 (30)$72,880 (69)
Instructor$61,274 (14)$64,323 (4)$60,054 (10)
Lecturer$53,325 (14)$58,951 (7)$47,700 (7)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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