MCPHS University
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5896
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1216
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Regular Decision
February 15
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
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
Academics
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
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
Days out near Boston
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