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MCPHS University Nursing Programs

MCPHS University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is MCPHS University?

Contact information for MCPHS University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5896
Phone:	6177322800
Website:	www.mcphs.edu/
Admissions:	www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid
Financial Aid:	www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-services

How Do I Get Into MCPHS University?

You can apply to MCPHS University online at: www.mcphs.edu/apply

MCPHS University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MCPHS University

This is what MCPHS University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into MCPHS University?

MCPHS University maintains an acceptance rate of 85%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at MCPHS University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 678. Math scores were between 590 and 738.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1416. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at MCPHS University ranged between 26 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at MCPHS University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,266	1,014	80%
Women	4,729	4,097	87%

Can I Afford MCPHS University?

The average net price after aid at MCPHS University is $35,084. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,240
In-State Fees	$1,290
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,240
Out-of-State Fees	$1,290
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,530
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,530

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at MCPHS University receive some form of financial aid (669 students).

About 97% of students at MCPHS University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,942 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,065.

Student Loan Debt

67% of MCPHS University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,303 per year.

MCPHS University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,572 students enrolled at MCPHS University. MCPHS University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,474 undergraduate students at MCPHS University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of MCPHS University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	701
Black or African American	444
Hispanic	559
White	1,017
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	45
Non-Resident	406

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MCPHS University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	428
New Hampshire	31
New York	29
Connecticut	23
California	20

Additionally, approximately 11.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

MCPHS University Graduate Student Diversity

2,844 of MCPHS University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MCPHS University, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of MCPHS University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	437
Black or African American	201
Hispanic	187
White	1,251
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	65
Non-Resident	528

Online Learning at MCPHS University

MCPHS University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,556 undergraduate students at MCPHS University took at least one online class — of those, 26 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 462 students took at least one online class and 646 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at MCPHS University

MCPHS University offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MCPHS University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.