Sackler Facts

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2011-2012 Academic Year

Student/faculty ratio: 2:1
Percentage of students receiving a stipend: 98
Percentage of students receiving tuition funding: 98
PhD degrees conferred: 661
MS degrees conferred: 144
Number of Faculty: 185

Program applications: 946
New students: 55
Total Sackler enrollment: 216
Age range of students: 21 to 54
Percentage of female students: 59.7
Percentage of students from New England: 46.2
Number of states represented by students: 23
Percentage of students from outside the US: 20
Number of nations represented by students: 17
Mean undergraduate GPA: 3.4
Average GRE Verbal score for entering class: 577
Average GRE Quantitative score: 692
Average GRE Writing score: 4.4

Number of students per Program:
Biochemistry: 10
Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology: 27
Cellular & Molecular Physiology: 12
Clinical & Translational Science: 35
Genetics: 29
Immunology: 26
Integrated Studies Program: 16
Molecular Microbiology: 33
Neuroscience: 15
Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics: 13
MD/PhD Program: 39

Financing Your Education

Students in Garden

Basic Science Division students typically receive a full tuition scholarship, a stipend and health insurance throughout their time as Sackler students.

Student Awards

Egan

Student awards recognize research achievement and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

Studying in Boston

Swanboats

The many academic institutions in Boston create a student-centered atmosphere.  Boston is great place to study!

Chinatown

Chinatown Gate

Our Chinatown location adds a unique cultural atmosphere to our school and also provides great restaurants.

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