School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy & Health Science is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5896
Main Phone: (617) 732-2800
Web Site: www.mcphs.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,626 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 84 male students and 222 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 27.5% of the student body, while females made up 72.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (186)%, Hispanic (1027)%, Asian (119)%, and Native American (7)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Programs

Health Care

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Pharmacy
• Pre Med

• Chemistry

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.