Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002165
- Phone: (781) 239-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,896Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Also known as MCPHS University
50 Oakland St, Wellesley Hills, MA
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. T
MCPHS 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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates MCPHS University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is about 7,100. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 10% enrolling as graduate students and 56% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $34,000-$40,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $12,308 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $13,918 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences may offer student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- Radiation Therapist Program
Campus: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Worcester Campus
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (since 2011)
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (since 2000)
Campus: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences School of Optometry
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (since 2013)
Campus: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Manchester Campus
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (since 1939)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Pharmacology (D, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (B, D)
- Nursing (B, C, M)
- Physician Assistant (D, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (M)
- Ultrasound Technician (B)
- Dental Hygienist (B, C, M)
- PreMed Studies (B)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Public Health (B, C, M)
- Radiology Technician (B)
- MRI Technology (B, C)
- Nuclear Medicine (B)
Physical Sciences
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Newton, MA (6 miles away)
- Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in Fall River, MA (18 miles away)
- St Joseph School of Nursing - Nashua in Manchester, NH (34 miles away)
- Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions in Brunswick, ME (130 miles away)
- Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Sparkill, NY (134 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002165
- Phone: (781) 239-3000
- School Homepage