MCPHS University Acceptance Rate
Boston, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,010
- Admitted
- 5,121
- Yield
- 13.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, MCPHS University's acceptance rate has risen from 84% in 2014–15 to 85.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,885 to 6,010 (+23%) over that period.
Its 85.2% rate makes MCPHS University more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.6% for women vs 80.1% for men, a 6.5-point gap). MCPHS University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,885 | 4,104 | 84% | 874 |
| 2015–16 | 4,867 | 4,213 | 86.6% | 783 |
| 2016–17 | 5,527 | 4,669 | 84.5% | 799 |
| 2017–18 | 5,526 | 4,634 | 83.9% | 770 |
| 2018–19 | 4,355 | 4,071 | 93.5% | 686 |
| 2019–20 | 4,744 | 4,048 | 85.3% | 692 |
| 2020–21 | 4,808 | 4,381 | 91.1% | 713 |
| 2021–22 | 4,846 | 4,735 | 97.7% | 737 |
| 2022–23 | 5,698 | 5,029 | 88.3% | 759 |
| 2023–24 | 6,010 | 5,121 | 85.2% | 670 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,729 | 4,097 | 86.6% |
| Men | 1,266 | 1,014 | 80.1% |
| Unknown | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 540–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–33 | 1% |
How MCPHS University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is MCPHS University's acceptance rate?
MCPHS University's acceptance rate is 85.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,121 admitted of 6,010 applicants).
Is MCPHS University test optional?
MCPHS University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to MCPHS University?
MCPHS University received 6,010 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,121.
What SAT score do you need for MCPHS University?
Admitted students at MCPHS University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is MCPHS University getting harder to get into?
MCPHS University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84% in 2014–15 to 85.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mcphs.edu/.