Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5896
http://www.mcphs.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1823
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,886
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee70
SelectivityN/A
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition21,050
Room/Board11,220
Services
Associated FirmsBoston Medical Center; CVS; Walgreen's; Cambridge Health Alliance; Medtronic; Rite Aid; Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Stop and Shop; UMass Medical Center; Price Chopper; many different hospitals around the country.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, other
MuseumsDental Hygiene Clinic; Pharmacy Practice Lab;
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service
MuseumsDental Hygiene Clinic; Pharmacy Practice Lab;
Periodical Subs1,250
# of Books15,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one yearN/A
within two years100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities0%
Campus SizeN/A
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing29%
College housing typescoed dorms (95%), other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsHarvest Ball, Spring Semiformal, Culture Fest, Activities Fair, Late Nite Breakfast, Mission Hill Walk.
Nearest AirportBoston, Massachusetts (3), Worcester, Massachusetts (3)
Nearest TrainBoston, Massachusetts (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations56
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities11%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Dispenser
Honor SocietiesPharmacy Fraternities: Alpha Zeta Omega, Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Lambda Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Chi.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Armenian Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Real Life Christian Club; Vietnamese Student Association, Asian Student Association.
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Indian Student Organization, International Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Polish Student Association, Japanese Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Academy of Students of Pharmacy, Campus Activities Board, Colleges of the Fenway Gay/Straight Student Union, Graduate Student Assocation, Health Psychology Club, Physician Assistant Student Society, Premedical Society, Radiologic Science Club, Residence Hall Council, Sports Medicine Organization, Student American Dental Hygienists Association, COF Activities Board, Commuter Council, Golf Club, Dance Club; Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, National Community Pharmacist Student Association, Outing Club, Running Club, Student Society of Health-systems Pharmacists, Upside Down Club, Womyn's Interest Network.