MCPHS University

www.mcphs.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,700

3.27% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$38,390

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.939%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97.7%

4,846 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,304

78.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65%

306 Graduates

About

MCPHS University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at MCPHS University were Pharmacy (526 degrees awarded), Optometry (53 degrees), and Physical Therapy (38 degrees).

In 2021, 2,520 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at MCPHS University. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,060 degrees), 2.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (500 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at MCPHS University is $34,700, which is $20,200 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at MCPHS University is $34,700, which is $20,200 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,390.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending MCPHS University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at MCPHS University was $34,700. The cost of tuition at MCPHS University is $20,200 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of MCPHS University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$38,390

2021 Value

2.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 MCPHS University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,390. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of MCPHS University grew by 2.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of MCPHS University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,096

Room and Board

$1,294

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MCPHS University was of $18,096 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,294. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.03% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at MCPHS University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at MCPHS University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at MCPHS University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.939%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at MCPHS University was 0.939%, which represents 18 out of the 1916 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

MCPHS University received 4,846 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.79% annual growth. Out of those 4,846 applicants, 4,735 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.7% acceptance rate.

There were 7,304 students enrolled at MCPHS University in 2021. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

MCPHS University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,735

Accepted Out of 4,846

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of MCPHS University was 97.7% (4,735 admissions from 4,846 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.79%, while admissions grew by 8.08%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of MCPHS University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2021)

104

Scores Submitted (2021)

14% of enrolled first-time students at MCPHS University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

MCPHS University had a total enrollment of 7,304 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at MCPHS University is 5,739 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,565. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at MCPHS University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MCPHS University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.8% White, 18.4% Asian, 9.45% Black or African American, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0137% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at MCPHS University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.4%), followed by Asian Female (13.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.6%), followed by Asian Female (13.6%) and White Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MCPHS University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,304 students. The full-time enrollment at MCPHS University is 5,739 and the part-time enrollment is 1,565. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at MCPHS University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at MCPHS University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at MCPHS University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), MCPHS University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at MCPHS University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,910 enrolled students
Asian
1,347 enrolled students
Black or African American
690 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MCPHS University is 39.8% White, 18.4% Asian, 9.45% Black or African American, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.151% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0137% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 544 students (7.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,108 more women than men received degrees from MCPHS University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MCPHS University is white (1,060 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (500 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at MCPHS University is Pharmacy (526 degrees awarded), followed by Optometry (53 degrees) and Physical Therapy (38 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at MCPHS University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (2,447 degrees awarded), Biology (52 degrees), and Psychology (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MCPHS University are Registered nurses (1,454,018 people), Physicians (585,253 people), Other managers (286,562 people), Postsecondary teachers (285,610 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (233,219 people).

The most specialized majors at MCPHS University in 2021 are Health (2,447 degrees awarded), Biology (52 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Physical Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MCPHS University are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dental assistants, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

The most specialized majors at MCPHS University are Health (2,447 degrees awarded), Biology (52 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Physical Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at MCPHS University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,087,682 people), Elementary & secondary schools (710,306 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (636,854 people), Offices of physicians (435,680 people), and Outpatient care centers (435,316 people).

The most specialized majors at MCPHS University are Health (2,447 degrees awarded), Biology (52 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Physical Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by MCPHS University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
426 degrees awarded
Pharmacy
257 degrees awarded
Pre-Medical Studies
86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at MCPHS University was Registered Nursing with 426 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at MCPHS University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

706

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,814

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 706 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University, which is 0.389 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,814).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at MCPHS University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University in Pharmacy, which is 0.628 times less than the 481 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 481 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University in Pharmacy, which is 1.59 times more than the 302 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% of students graduating from MCPHS University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at MCPHS University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.63% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,060 degrees awarded
Asian
500 degrees awarded
Black or African American
203 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MCPHS University is white (1,060 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (500 degrees).

7.98% of degree recipients (201 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
809 degrees awarded
Asian Female
331 degrees awarded
White Male
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MCPHS University is white female (809 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (331 degrees).

Operations

MCPHS University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.66B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 406M (24.5%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, MCPHS University had a total salary expenditure of 195M. MCPHS University employs 113 Assistant professors, 90 Associate professors and 65 Professors. Most academics at MCPHS University are Female Assistant professor (83), Female Associate professor (58), and Female Professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MCPHS University are: Management, with 135 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 121 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 89 employees.

Endowment

$1.66B

2021 Endowment

36.7%

growth from 2020

MCPHS University has an endowment valued at about $1.66B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of MCPHS University grew 36.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.65B higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at MCPHS University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$92M

2021 Salaries

1.34%

decline from 2020

In 2021, MCPHS University paid a median of $92M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($195M) and a 1.34% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$37.1M

Instructional Salaries

293

Number of Employees

In 2021, MCPHS University paid a total of $37.1M to 293 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

135 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at MCPHS University were Assistant professor with 113 employees, Associate professor with 90 employees, and Professor with 65 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MCPHS University were Management with 135 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 121 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 89 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at MCPHS University was Female Assistant professor with 83 employees, Female Associate professor with 58 employees, and Female Professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at MCPHS University.