MCPHS University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Boston, MA
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#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,945

Location Boston, Massachusetts
Website mcphs.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#171

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) operates as a specialized healthcare-focused institution adjacent to several major teaching hospitals. The urban campus consists of academic buildings and residence halls integrated into Boston's medical district, with additional satellite campuses in Worcester and Manchester, New Hampshire. Founded in 1823, MCPHS stands as the second-oldest pharmacy institution in the United States and offers programs across pharmacy, nursing, dental hygiene, medical imaging, and other health sciences. The college maintains selective admission standards and is particularly known for its Doctor of Pharmacy program, pre-medical preparation, and health sciences research capabilities. Students can reside in several college-owned apartment-style residences and traditional dormitories in Boston's Fenway neighborhood.

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Ratings

MCPHS is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for MCPHS University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#171
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#134
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#20
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#19
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#500
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#30

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1416
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/30
GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,530

Costs for MCPHS University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,530
Books and Supplies		$986
Other Fees		$1,290
Room and Board		$24,704
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,094
Total One Year Cost		$71,604

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$102,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at MCPHS University are Health Professions, Psychology, and Physical Sciences. 98% of students major in Health Professions, 1% in Psychology, and 0% in Physical Sciences.