Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a private college. Its one-acre campus is located in the Fenway area of Boston.

Web Site www.mcphs.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 4,338

Women 2,931 (67.6%)

Men 1,407 (32.4%)

Graduate Students 2,597

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty

Overall Admission Rate 84% of 4,885 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered Yes Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline February 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA Not reported

SAT Math 500-620 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 470-570 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 480-580 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance $49,596

Tuition and Fees $30,530

Room and Board $15,174

Average Percent of Need Met 45%

Average Freshman Award $16,330

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 257

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes

10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 11% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Boston Population 625,087

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 78% of freshmen, 26% of all students

Athletic Conferences

Mascot Cardinal

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 25.1% Asian

5.3% Black/African-American 3.4% Hispanic/Latino

0.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 37.8% White

27.8% Unknown

International Students 11.8% from 42 countries

First-Year Students Returning 87.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 61.7%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 3

Science 2

Foreign Language Social Studies 1

History 1

Academic Electives 5

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only

ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: Not usedACT: Not used

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 179 Longwood Avenue

City, State, Zip Boston, MA 02115-5896

Phone (617) 732-2850

Fax (617) 732-2801

E-mail admissions@mcphs.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered Yes

Early Action Deadline November 1, December 1 Early Action Notification December 19

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline February 1

Application Fee No fee required Application Fee Waiver Not reported Regular Admission

Notification Rolling, notification beginsFebruary 15 Accept Offer of

Admission By May 1 or within 2 weeks ifnotified after May 1 Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued

Application Form

Common Application Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal

Statement Required for all freshmen Letters of

Recommendation 2 required for all freshmen Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 84% of 4,885 applicants were admitted

Women 84% of 3,591 applicants were admitted

Men 83% of 1,294 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 1,002 (24%) of 4,104 admitted students enrolled

Women 721 (24%) of 3,026 admitted students enrolled

Men 281 (26%) of 1,078 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action

Admission Rate Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 500-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Critical Reading 470-570 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 Not reported

Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing 480-580 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 Not reported

Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA Not reported

3.75 and Above 20%

3.50 - 3.74 18%

3.25 - 3.49 21%

3.00 - 3.24 17%

2.50 - 2.99 20%

2.00 - 2.49 4%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 20-25 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 Not reported

Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $49,596 Tuition and Fees $30,530

Room and Board $15,174

Books and Supplies $988

Other Expenses $2,904

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15 Award Notification On a rolling basis

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 002165 Free

PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 768 (84.2%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 709 (92.3%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 697 (98.3%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 44 (6.3%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 45%

Average Award $16,330

Need-Based Gift Received by 455 (65.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,569

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 624 (89.5%) of aidrecipients, average amount $6,264

Merit-Based Gift Received by 381 (54.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 58 (6.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,621

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 3,046 (78.2%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 2,864 (73.5%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 2,840 (99.2%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 102 (3.6%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 33%

Average Award $14,078

Need-Based Gift Received by 2,687 (94.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,540

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 2,777 (97.8%) of aidrecipients, average amount $6,025

Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,614 (56.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 142 (3.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,508

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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 78%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $14,618

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid 20.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Other Loans Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL)

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children of Faculty/Staff Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S

Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Chemistry, General Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Health/Medical Psychology

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other Pharmacy

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

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CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 257

Part-Time Faculty 3

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes

10-19 students: 18% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 11% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 507

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Master's Programs of Study

Chemistry

Health Services Management and Hospital Administration

Nursing--General Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacology

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacology Pharmacy

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Boston Population 625,087 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Very large city

Campus Size 3 acres

Weather

Temperature 21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain 127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport Boston

Nearest Bus Station 3 mile(s) from campus in Boston Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Boston

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms

Students in College Housing 78% of freshmen, 26% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 74%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

Other electronically operated academic area entrances, security

guards at entrance

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

Mascot Cardinal

School Colors Cardinal, white, and black

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, cross-country running, field hockey, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre,student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook Sororities

Fraternities ROTC

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 4,338

Women 2,931 (67.6%)

Men 1,407 (32.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 4,135

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 25.1% Asian

5.3% Black/African-American 3.4% Hispanic/Latino

0.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 37.8% White

27.8% Unknown

International Students 11.8% from 42 countries

Average Age 21

All Graduate Students 2,597

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 87.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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