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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, also known as MCPHS, is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in the year 1823 by 14 Boston pharmacists. MCPHS is the oldest college in Boston. It was originally known as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. There are two other campuses located in Manchester and Worcester. The college's Boston campus is divided into the following three academic schools and one division:
Since MCPHS is one of the Colleges of Fenway, its students can participate in a wide variety of sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, field hockey, and bowling.
The campus of Mass College Of Pharmacy is in Boston, MA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Mass College Of Pharmacy include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Mass College Of Pharmacy is known for its programs in medicine and medical administration.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 585.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Mass College Of Pharmacy had 3,626 students enrolled (3,620 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5896
General Phone: (617) 732-2800
http://www.mcphs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 480 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration, pre-med, pharmaceutical chemistry, industrial pharmacy and cosmetic sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 187 | dental hygienist, physician assistant, radiographer, nuclear medical tech, health service and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 42 | pharmacy courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | medical psychology |
| Science | 1 | chemistry, pharmacology |
Number of programs and degrees for Mass College Of Pharmacy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 461 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 217 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 70 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Mass College Of Pharmacy had a total enrollment of 3,626 students (3,620 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 21% |
| Graduate | 79% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 66% |
| (Foreign Students) | 34% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 62% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| New York | 7% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Mass College Of Pharmacy offers campus housing for 727 of its 3,620 (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 | 1,403 | 1,105 | 79% | 334 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 585 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,620 |
| Room and board | $ 11,590 |
| Room charge | $ 8,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,120 |
Financial Aid:
Mass College Of Pharmacy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $117,658 | 3 | $109,572 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $85,340 | 25 | $82,645 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $81,356 | 59 | $81,617 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $80,585 | 5 | $96,849 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $68,324 | 5 | $55,638 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 46 | $85,244 | 97 | $82,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $74,630 | 3 | $73,854 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $65,648 | 14 | $66,374 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $51,477 | 4 | $47,214 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $66,467 | 22 | $65,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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