MCPHS University
Boston, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,664
Graduate Enrollment: 3,636
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.71%
Male/Female: 23% / 77% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 57.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 47.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 38.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 34.5%
Black: 11.2%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 19.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 14.1%
Unknown race: 8.6%
Black: 11.2%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 19.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 14.1%
Unknown race: 8.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,367
In-State tuition: $35,800Out-of-State tuition: $35,800
Estimated books and supplies: $1,334 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $18,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,636 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $18,950 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,636 (2022)
Average Family Income: $86,252 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,594 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $33,765 |
| $30k-48k | $35,102 |
| $48k-75k | $37,912 |
| $75k-110k | $40,278 |
| $110k+ | $39,907 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $27,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 84.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 90.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 93.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 72.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 77.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $68,814 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $76,630 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 24 | $30,750 | $286 | $30,425 ($2,535) | $39,114 ($3,260) |
| Master's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 50 | $31,000 | $265 | $64,468 ($5,372) | $62,277 ($5,190) |
| Master's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 20 | $466 | $72,465 ($6,039) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 35 | $466 | $68,103 ($5,675) | $120,004 ($10,000) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 103 | $30,750 | $286 | $72,944 ($6,079) | $75,333 ($6,278) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 203 | $1,412 | $108,650 ($9,054) | $126,351 ($10,529) | |
| First Professional Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 61 | $466 | $110,139 ($9,178) | $120,085 ($10,007) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 32 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,263 ($3,439) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 122 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,672 ($2,389) | $73,755 ($6,146) |
| First Professional Degree | Optometry. | 68 | $2,565 | $72,463 ($6,039) | $102,546 ($8,546) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 354 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,864 ($3,405) | $63,385 ($5,282) |
| Master's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 57 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 612 | $1,189 | $98,409 ($8,201) | $132,849 ($11,071) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 51 | $544 | $60,666 ($5,056) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 19 | $1,069 | |||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 37 | $1,846 | $71,368 ($5,947) | $78,368 ($6,531) | |
| Master's Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 49 | $1,048 | $26,058 ($2,172) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 324 | $34,000 | $265 | $72,097 ($6,008) | $78,544 ($6,545) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $97,497Full time faculty: 33%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,214,213,118 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,660,129,792 (2022)