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Summary
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private institution that was founded in 1823. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,930, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 9 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $25,480 (2010-11).
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MCPHS offers leading edge educational programs that prepare students to succeed in contemporary health practice and related professions. As a private and independent institution with a long and distinguished history, the College provides traditional and non-traditional programs of study that embody teaching excellent, active scholarly research, professional service and strong community partnerships. The College has three campuses: Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. A brand new facility, the Richard E Griffin Academic Center opened in January 2009 at the Boston campus. The striking, six-story, triangular building contains nearly 50,000 square feet of classrooms, faculty and staff offices, teaching laboratories, a technology center, a 230-seat auditorium and a top floor multi-function room with views of Downtown Boston. The college is part of the Fenway Consortium enjoys working affiliations with some of the world's finest health institutions, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The Worcester Campus is located adjacent to the Worcester Medical Center and in close proximity to other hospitals. The Manchester Campus is located in the largest City in New Hampshire and is the center of the state's diversified industrial and service economy. Since its inception in 1823, MCPHS has not been able to supply enough graduates to meet the demand for qualified health professionals around the world. The current President, Charles F. Monahan is a graduate of MCPHS and understands the importance of developing strong professional relationships with faculty and staff, whose primary goal is to help students succeed. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1823 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is November 15. The application fee at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is $70.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | N/A |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 22:1, and the school has 58.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Dental Hygiene/Hygienist; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management; and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 45% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,930, with a gender distribution of 27.9 percent male students and 72.1 percent female students.
| Total enrollment | 4,636 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
| Students who have cars on campus | 0% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $25,480 (2010-11) |
| Room and board | $12,290 (2010-11) - High |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
