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MCPHS University

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5896

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

MCPHS University is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1216.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $125,557 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,084.

Established
1823
Mascot
"Red" the Cardinal
Type
Private university

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Admission Office

179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

617-879-3200[email protected]
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85%Acceptance
1216SAT Avg
3,474Students
10:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$125,557Earnings 10yr
$35,084Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1216

Reading & WritingMid: 605
540640
MathMid: 635
540700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2333

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationMCPHS Application

Early Action

November 15

Regular Decision

February 15

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,850
Room & Board$23,988
Books & Supplies$948
Total Cost of Attendance$58,975
Average Net Price$35,084
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,100
$30–48K$32,292
$48–75K$36,538
$75–110K$38,023
$110K+$38,839

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
80
Avg class size
19
Student-faculty ratio
15:1

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Campus Life

No varsity athleticsNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

First-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsApartmentsSuite-style

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
3,474
Gender Split
76% / 24%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 12%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 20%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.3%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$77,171
10 Years$125,557

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History MCPHS was founded by fourteen Boston pharmacists as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1823 and is the oldest higher education institution in Boston.
  • •In 1825, the university published the First American Pharmaceutical Library Catalogue, detailing the effects of many pharmaceutical products.
  • •In 1852, the university obtained a charter from the Great Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to award its first formal degree.
  • •In 1918, the university built the George Robert White Building in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, across from Harvard Medical School to serve as its main campus.
  • •MCPHS added a campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2000 and an expanded campus in Manchester, New Hampshire in 2002.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
3 mi(5 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
188 mi(326 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
268 mi(465 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan5 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston45 mi
PVD Providence TF Green46 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA3 mi · ~5 min drive
New York, NY188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Hartford, CT90 mi · ~2h 36m drive
Providence, RI39 mi · ~1h 8m drive
Albany, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Rochester, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Newark, NJ194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Trenton, NJ239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Nearby Attractions

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Longwood Medical Areawalkable

World-renowned medical and research center including Harvard Medical School

•

Museum of Fine Artswalkable

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world

•

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable

Stunning museum featuring art in a Venetian-style palace

•

Fenway Parkwalkable

Historic home of the Boston Red Sox

•

Brookline Village

Charming neighborhood with shops and restaurants

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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