More selective than 21% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MCPHS University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MCPHS University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MCPHS University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 678 |
| SAT math | 590 | 738 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1416 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MCPHS University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | 570–678 | 590–738 | 26–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 540–640 | 540–700 | 23–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MCPHS University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
MCPHS University has the 49th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Western New England University | 83% | 64% | $27,290 |
| 46 | Framingham State University | 84% | 48% | $16,114 |
| 47 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 84% | 49% | $17,707 |
| 48 | Bay Path University | 85% | 44% | $14,271 |
| 49 | MCPHS University | 85% | 62% | $39,545 |
| 50 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | 85% | 68% | $17,545 |
| 51 | Fitchburg State University | 87% | 55% | $14,262 |
| 52 | Curry College | 88% | 51% | $29,207 |
| 53 | Bridgewater State University | 88% | 53% | $16,383 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at MCPHS University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MCPHS University admissions questions
What is the MCPHS University acceptance rate?
MCPHS University accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,121 of 6,010 applicants were admitted.
Does MCPHS University require the SAT or ACT?
MCPHS University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MCPHS University?
The middle 50% of MCPHS University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1416 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MCPHS University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (670 of 5,121).
Is MCPHS University getting harder to get into?
MCPHS University accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to MCPHS University overview