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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small, public institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in 21 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
78.6%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.56
Application fee
$70
Key deadlines
June
30
58 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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December
01
212 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Massachusetts College of Art and Design is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Design and Applied Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$14,570
Additional expenses
Room & board
$17,200
Books & supplies
$2,000
Other expenses
$900
Cost of attendance*
$34,670
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$40,960
Additional expenses
Room & board
$17,200
Books & supplies
$2,000
Other expenses
$900
Cost of attendance*
$61,060
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Learn more*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,753, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.
Total enrollment
1,986Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
51%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
20%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Zine scene
Massart activities council
Garment printmaking club
Gaming club
Massart sports & rec

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Massachusetts College of Art and Design to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is located in Boston, ma.
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate for Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 79%.
What’s the average GPA for Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
The average high school GPA for Massachusetts College of Art and Design students was 3.56.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Massachusetts College of Art and Design including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,680.
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