MCPHS Admission Requirements

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MCPHS Admission Overview

MCPHS admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MCPHS admitted 85.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and SAT 1160-1416 / ACT 26-30. MCPHS is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MCPHS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MCPHS Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

85.2%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The MCPHS acceptance rate is 85.2%. Last year, 5,121 of 6,010 applicants were admitted. That is the 50th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MCPHS and can you get accepted?

MCPHS is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

MCPHS University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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MCPHS GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at MCPHS typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. MCPHS is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #32 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

MCPHS SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1416

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 590
Composite 1160

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 678
Math 738
Composite 1416

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MCPHS typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1416) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. MCPHS ranks #22 in the state of Massachusetts and #212 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1416

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MCPHS is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at MCPHS University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1416+	Above 75th	>92%
1290 to 1416	Avg +	85%-92%
1160 to 1290	Avg -	75%-85%
Below 1160	Below mid-50	<75%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MCPHS ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

26-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 25
Composite 26

75th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 29
Composite 30

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MCPHS typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MCPHS places #24 among colleges in Massachusetts and #216 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MCPHS without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at MCPHS University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30+	Above 75th	>92%
28 to 30	Avg +	85%-92%
26 to 28	Avg -	75%-85%
Below 26	Below mid-50	<75%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

MCPHS University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,729	1,266	6,010
Accepted	4,097	1,014	5,121
Acceptance Rate	87%	80%	85%
Enrolled	533	139	673
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	14%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to MCPHS University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

MCPHS University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to MCPHS University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at MCPHS University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

MCPHS is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 85.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1416); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025