MCPHS is dedicated to the success of every student.
Students at MCPHS are professionally focused and driven, and represent almost every state in the U.S. and dozens of foreign countries. MCPHS not only enjoys a rich diversity in our student body but also offers a rich diversity of healthcare programs, paralleling the interdisciplinary team approach in modern healthcare institutions.
- 80% of students return after their first year.
- 72% of students graduate in 6 years.
- 100+ Programs offered across our three campuses and online, all designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Students gain experience in some of the world’s finest healthcare institutions.
Our students have access to the most sought-after internships, clinical placements, and research opportunities right in our own backyard. From the leading hospitals in central Massachusetts and New Hampshire to Boston’s world-class Longwood Medical and Academic Area, our students gain valuable, real-world experience in institutions, including the #1 pediatric hospital in the country and New England’s top-ranked cancer treatment center, to name a few.
- 7,500 Average number of job openings among institutions in the Longwood Medical & Academic Area each year.
- 5 On-site clinics and centers where students gain hands-on experience with real patients.
- 22,643 Patients seen by our Family Nurse Practitioner students in our Manchester, Worcester, and online programs in one academic year.
As a teaching institution, our faculty is focused on our students.
Unlike research institutions, our faculty are focused on one thing: teaching. Our distinguished full-time faculty are fellows of national academies and have served as presidents of national professional associations. They are editors of medical journals, investigators on federally funded research projects, and business leaders. Above all, they are mentors to our students, highly available, and supportive.
- 826 Faculty members at MCPHS.
- 90% Full-time faculty members with terminal degrees.
- 13:1 Student-to-faculty ratio.
Enhancing the student experience with a vibrant community.
It’s no coincidence that MCPHS is located in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester. These locations give our students access to some of the most prestigious healthcare institutions in New England. Plus, our campuses are humming with student activity. With extracurricular and collaborative opportunities ready for the taking, our students can make the most of their university experience.
- 100+ Clubs, organizations, and intramural sports available to our students.
- 35,000+ College students living in the vibrant city of Worcester, MA.
- 30+ Professional organizations and clubs available on our Manchester, NH campus.
