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Mass College Of Pharmacy is located in a large city, in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Mass College Of Pharmacy top out at the Doctoral degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Mass College Of Pharmacy often study medicine, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 560 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
By paying its faculty better than most schools, Mass College Of Pharmacy tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 2,897 students (2,721 full-time equivalent).
Mass College Of Pharmacy serves primarily full-time students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provides a unique academic environment to guide and support students toward successful, sustainable careers and leadership in health care. As a private independent institution with a long and distinguished history of specializing in health sciences education, the College offers traditional and non-traditional programs that embody teaching excellence, active scholarship and research, professional service, and community outreach. Core Values The College embraces a set of core values that reflect commitment to preparing competent, caring, ethical health professionals and scientists to meet the need for quality health care and cutting-edge knowledge. As members of the College and broader community, we are committed to the following core values: ò Learner-centered teaching and student engagement that fosters intellectual vitality, critical thinking, and lifelong responsibility for learning and continuing professional development;ò Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility;ò Respect for diversity and appreciation of cross-cultural perspectives;ò Adaptability and flexibility in response to the ever-changing external environment;ò Effective and efficient use of resources to maximize value to those we serve;ò Excellence and innovation in education, scholarship/research, and service, including outreach to the community;ò A productive, satisfying work and learning environment that is built upon cross-disciplinary and cross-campus collaboration;ò Integration of the liberal arts and basic sciences with professional studies;ò Scholarship that contributes to knowledge development, improvement of health sciences education, and improvement of health care and health outcomes;ò Education that fosters development of the whole person."
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy & Health Science
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5896
General Phone: (617) 732-2800
Admissions Phone: (617) 732-2850
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 732-2864
http://www.mcphs.edu
Mass College Of Pharmacy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 371 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration, pre-med, industrial pharmacy and cosmetic sciences, pharmaceutical chemistry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 156 | physician assistant, dental hygienist, health service and sciences, radiographyer, nuclear medical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | pharmacy courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | medical psychology |
| Science | 5 | chemistry, pharmacology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Mass College Of Pharmacy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 342 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 99 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 90 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 4 |
In 2005, Mass College Of Pharmacy had a total enrollment of 2,897 students (2,721 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 19% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| First Professional | 69% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 35% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 71% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Rhode Island | 8% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Mass College Of Pharmacy offers campus housing for 720 of its 2,721 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 506 | 387 | 76% | 136 | 35% |
| Men | 133 | 102 | 77% | 31 | 30% |
| Women | 373 | 285 | 76% | 105 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 732-2850
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,050 |
| Room and board | $ 11,220 |
| Room charge | $ 7,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,340 |
Financial Aid:
Mass College Of Pharmacy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 732-2864
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $120,608 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $91,582 | 7 | $92,328 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 23 | $70,932 | 40 | $72,386 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $68,352 | 7 | $60,716 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $64,023 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $82,517 | 57 | $72,961 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $90,227 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $69,591 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $55,777 | 13 | $59,303 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $65,193 | 21 | $62,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mass College Of Pharmacy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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