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MCPHS University

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5896

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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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85%Acceptance
1216SAT Avg
3,474Students
10:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$125,557Earnings 10yr
$35,084Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

MCPHS University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1216

Reading & WritingMid: 605
540640
MathMid: 635
540700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2333

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1216

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,084

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (48)

Student Life

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
8 Years$108,480
10 Years$125,557

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$102,600
Men
$115,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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