C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a private college. Its one-acre campus is located in the Fenway area of Boston. Web Site www.mcphs.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,843 Women 2,742 (71.4%) Men 1,101 (28.6%) Graduate Students 3,252 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students 84% of 5,531 applicants were admitted Yes No February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.51 SAT Math 490-620 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 460-560 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 470-580 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 21-27 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $52,472 Tuition and Fees $32,590 Room and Board $15,834 Average Percent of Need Met 26% Average Freshman Award $10,459 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 309 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 11% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Boston Population 625,087 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 78% of freshmen, 19% of all students Cardinal STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 85.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 67.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 26.7% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 7.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.9% White 9.0% Unknown 12.9% from 62 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives 5 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 179 Longwood Avenue City, State, Zip Boston, MA 02115-5896 Phone (617) 879-5964 Fax (617) 732-2801 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@mcphs.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline November 1, December 1 Early Action Notification December 19 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 1 No fee required Rolling, notification begins February 15 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 3 Students Accepting Wait List Position 0 Students Admitted From Wait List 0 84% of 5,531 applicants were admitted 84% of 4,194 applicants were admitted 86% of 1,337 applicants were admitted 934 (20%) of 4,672 admitted students enrolled 677 (19%) of 3,527 admitted students enrolled 257 (22%) of 1,145 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 490-620 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 8% Score of 600-700 25% Score of 500-600 39% Score of 400-500 26% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 460-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 43% Score of 400-500 37% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 470-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 31% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.51 3.75 and Above 28% 3.50-3.74 22% 3.25-3.49 21% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 12% 2.00-2.49 2% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 21-27 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $52,472 Tuition and Fees $32,590 Room and Board $15,834 Books and Supplies $1,028 Other Expenses $3,020 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002165 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 26% Average Award $10,459 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 643 (83.0%) of freshmen 591 (91.9%) of applicants 591 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 273 (46.2%) of aid recipients Received by 590 (99.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,984 Received by 524 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,806 184 (23.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,693 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 23% Average Award $8,724 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,722 (82.4%) of undergraduates 2,535 (93.1%) of applicants 2,535 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 962 (37.9%) of aid recipients Received by 2,353 (92.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,408 Received by 2,269 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,101 767 (23.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,116
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Chemistry, General Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health/Medical Psychology Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other Pharmacy Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Biological/life sciences, Psychology None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 309 Part-Time Faculty 428 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 91% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 11% of classes 2-9 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 507 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Master of Acupuncture Master's Programs of Study Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Chemistry Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Nursing--General Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Physician Assistant Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Chemistry Optometry Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Pharmacy Physical Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Boston Population 625,087 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 3 acres Temperature 21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September Rain 127 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Boston 3 mile(s) from campus in Boston 1 mile(s) from campus in Boston HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 78% of freshmen, 19% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 81% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available electronically operated academic area entrances, security guards at entrance PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Cardinal Cardinal, white, and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, cross-country running, field hockey, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,843 Women 2,742 (71.4%) Men 1,101 (28.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 3,591 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 3,252 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 26.7% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 7.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.9% White 9.0% Unknown 12.9% from 62 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 85.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 67.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 72% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 78.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018