MCPHS University

www.mcphs.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,240

4.31% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$41,506

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.2%

6,010 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,945

86% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.6%

274 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at MCPHS University is $39,240, which is $24,343 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $41,506.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending MCPHS University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,240

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at MCPHS University was $39,240. The cost of tuition at MCPHS University is $24,343 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$41,506

2024 Value

11.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 MCPHS University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $41,506. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of MCPHS University grew by 11.6%.

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

$23,988

Room and Board

$948

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at MCPHS University was of $23,988 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $948. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.1% 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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at MCPHS University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2023, when 95% 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.

Enrollment

MCPHS University had a total enrollment of 5,945 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at MCPHS University is 5,113 students and the part-time enrollment is 832. This means that 86% of students enrolled at MCPHS University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at MCPHS University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% White, 18.2% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 1.72% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at MCPHS University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.9%), followed by Asian Female (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by Asian Female (12.1%) and White Male (9.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at MCPHS University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,945 students. The full-time enrollment at MCPHS University is 5,113 and the part-time enrollment is 832. This means that 86% of students enrolled at MCPHS University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% 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

74%

2024 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), MCPHS University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

White
2,106 enrolled students
Asian
1,082 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
722 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at MCPHS University is 35.4% White, 18.2% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 1.72% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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, 438 students (7.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,071 more women than men received degrees from MCPHS University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at MCPHS University is white (920 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (397 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at MCPHS University is Pharmacy (321 degrees awarded), followed by Optometry (59 degrees) and Physical Therapy (34 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (2,054 degrees awarded), Biology (101 degrees), and Psychology (14 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 (1,637,318 people), Physicians (613,732 people), Other managers (362,358 people), Postsecondary teachers (301,478 people), and Medical & health services managers (256,623 people).

The most specialized majors at MCPHS University in 2024 are Health (2,054 degrees awarded), Biology (101 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Physical Sciences (3 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at MCPHS University are Health (2,054 degrees awarded), Biology (101 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Physical Sciences (3 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,321,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (826,104 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (728,961 people), Outpatient care centers (553,142 people), and Offices of physicians (455,097 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Nuclear Medical Technologist

Most Common (2024)

10 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at MCPHS University was Nuclear Medical Technologist with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at MCPHS University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

552

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,623

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 552 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University, which is 0.34 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,623).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University in Pharmacy, which is 0.529 times less than the 210 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 228 degrees were awarded to men at MCPHS University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.85 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50% of students graduating from MCPHS University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
920 degrees awarded
Asian
397 degrees awarded
Black or African American
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at MCPHS University is white (920 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (397 degrees).

5.66% of degree recipients (123 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
822 degrees awarded
White Female
821 degrees awarded
White Female
809 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at MCPHS University is white female (822 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (821 degrees).

Operations

MCPHS University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.87B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 194M (10.4%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, MCPHS University had a total salary expenditure of 223M. MCPHS University employs 102 Assistant professors, 98 Associate professors and 67 Professors. Most academics at MCPHS University are Female Assistant professor (71), Female Associate professor (63), and Female Professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at MCPHS University are: Management, with 177 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 130 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 66 employees.

Endowment

$1.87B

2024 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2023

MCPHS University has an endowment valued at about $1.87B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of MCPHS University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.86B 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

$107M

2024 Salaries

4.82%

growth from 2023

In 2024, MCPHS University paid a median of $107M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($223M) and a 4.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.94% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.65% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$40.8M

Instructional Salaries

298

Number of Employees

In 2024, MCPHS University paid a total of $40.8M to 298 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at MCPHS University were Management with 177 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 130 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 66 employees.

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