Boston, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

MCPHS University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 6,321-student campus.

0.47
Incidents / 1k students
#1,299
Rank of 3,050
#27
MA rank
6,321
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

MCPHS University reports 0.47 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,299 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 63% of ranked campuses its size.

0.47
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,299
of 3,050 ranked nationally
63%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-1 reported incidents

MCPHS University decreased from 3 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

MCPHS University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA, enrolling approximately 6,321 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 7 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,321 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at MCPHS University is "Fondling" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 0.76 incidents per 1,000 students, MCPHS University reports 38% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.47 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1299

Above-average safety

State Rank (MA)

#27

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where MCPHS University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 63% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

MCPHS University percentile rank 57.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1299 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

MCPHS University reports 38% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$40,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,530
Avg Net Price
$39,545
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Average
1269
SAT Math Range
590–738
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
26–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
74%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$77,171
Median Earnings (10yr)
$125,557
Loan Repayment (3yr)
90%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

MCPHS University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)

1.522.533.5 202120222023 2 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 110
Fondling 112
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 010
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 25
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 28
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

MCPHS University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MA

MCPHS University

0.47 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,299
Enrollment
6,321
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · 6,320 enrolled
Safety Score 2.53
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI · 6,320 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC · 6,330 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · 6,297 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · 6,296 enrolled
Safety Score 0.95

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest MCPHS University nationally (rank #1299), regardless of size or state.

Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
National Rank #1298
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
National Rank #1300
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA
National Rank #1297
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
National Rank #1301
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
National Rank #1296

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MCPHS University safe?
MCPHS University has a safety score of 0.47 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,299 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at MCPHS University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does MCPHS University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does MCPHS University have fire safety data?
Yes. MCPHS University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding MCPHS University's Safety Profile

MCPHS University in Boston, MA enrolls 6,321 students and has a safety score of 0.47 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1299 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

MCPHS University's 0.47 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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