A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCPHS are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 213% more female students than male students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCPHS has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,654
|
| Women |
5,170
|
MCPHS serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
37%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 11.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166656 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.