MCPHS University

Tuition, GPA, Test Scores, and Application Deadlines

MCPHS University is located in Worcester, MA. MCPHS University is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 6,824.

The tuition & fees for Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program at MCPHS University is $48,270 for prospective students in academic year 2023-2024.

Total 509 students applied to MCPHS University and 202 admitted (or invited to interview) as the acceptance rate is 39.69%. Among the accepted applicants, 56 students enrolled to the school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.40 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 313.

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MCPHS University Directory Information

MCPHS University is located in 19 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 1608. MCPHS University is four-years, private (not-for-profit) school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with total enrollment of 6,824

MCPHS University Directory Information
Name	MCPHS University
Address	19 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 1608
School Web	https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-optometry/optometry/optometry-od
Accredited by	Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)

Doctor of Optometry (DO) Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree program tuition & fees of MCPHS University is $48,270 for prospective students for the academic year 2023-2024. The tuition & fees is not increased and same to last year's cost.

The next table shows the changes of Doctor of Optometry (DO) tuition & fees along with other program costs

MCPHS University 2024 Tuition & Fees
	Tuition & Fees
Doctor of Optometry (DO) Degree Program
2019	$43,725
2020	$45,000
2021	$45,000
2022	$46,470
2023	$48,270
General Program Costs
Undergraduate Programs	$38,850
Graduate Programs	$26,070

MCPHS University average GPA and OAT (Academic) Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at MCPHS University is 3.40 and the average OAT (Academic) score is 313. The OAT (Science) score is 300. Its GPA is lower than average GPA of other Optometry schools. The OAT (Academic) score of MCPHS University is lower than avarege OAT (Academic) score of other Optometry schools.

MCPHS University Average GAP and OAT (Academic) Scores
	MCPHS University	All Optometry Schools
GPA Overall	3.40	3.51
OAT (Academic) Scores	313	323
OAT (Science) Scores	300	315

How To Apply MCPHS University

To apply to MCPHS University for Doctor of Optometry (DO), applicants are required to use Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS). In application process, you will submit the application components required by MCPHS University. The OptomCAS application dealine for fall admission 2025 is May 1, 2023. The last date of OAT (Academic) test is May 1, 2023. There is no charge for supplemental application at MCPHS University.

The below components are required by MCPHS University to their applicants.

OptomCAS Application
Official college or university transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Official OAT Score Report OR Official GRE Score Report
Resume
Official AP or CLEP Scores if applicable
Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your first language

For detailed description of each component, check its admission page.

MCPHS University Admission Deadline and Prerequisites
Admission Contacts
Application System	Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
Application Deadline	2023-05-01
OAT (Academic) Deadline	2023-06-01
Address	19 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 1608
Phone	508-373-5607
Email	admissions.worcester@mcphs.edu
Admission Page	https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-optometry/optometry/optometry-od
Prerequisites	General Biology I & II with lab (2 semesters) Microbiology with lab (1 semesters) General Chemistry I & II with lab (2 semesters) Organic Chemistry with lab (1 semesters) Physics I & II with lab (2 semesters) Calculus (1 semesters) English (2 semesters) Psychology (1 semesters) Statistics (1 semesters) Biochemistry (1 semesters)