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College Info
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Official website
www.mcphs.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1823. The institution offers a wide range of health science and pharmacy programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing students for careers in healthcare, research, and industry. It maintains campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, providing state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, simulation centers, and clinical practice sites.
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Outlook #15 · 2023QS #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times #200 · 2023Shanghai #300 · 2022
- Enrollment Deposit: $500
- Application Fee: $100
- Library Fee: $200
- Technology Fee: $600
- Student Activity Fee: $500
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 20 acres
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers an urban, academically rigorous environment with a mid-size, internationally diverse community, balanced by a sporty and residential campus life.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
7/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Cold snowy winters
Living costs: High — student housing competitive
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Career Outcomes
$70,900 avg starting salary
87% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 5/10
Graduates benefit from strong career outcomes, with an 87% placement rate and average starting salaries of $70,900, primarily in fields like clinical pharmacy, toxicology, and health informatics.
Popular fields
Clinical PharmacyPharmacyToxicologyClinical ResearchPublic HealthHealth InformaticsPharmaceutical Sciences
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
5,200 students (850 international)
Campus: Urban, 20 acres
Location: Boston, United States
Climate: Cold snowy winters
High — student housing competitive
Located in Boston, the college serves 5,200 students, offering a vibrant urban experience with competitive student housing and a high cost of living.
Library (Fisher Library)Research LabsSimulation CentersStudent HousingCafeteriaHealth Sciences Clinic
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 77.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
With a 77.5% acceptance rate, applicants should aim to submit between December and March for fall enrollment, though deadlines vary by program.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 77.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school