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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.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,753 undergraduates
cost $14,570 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Massachusetts College of Art and Design? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
58 days away FAFSA® deadline

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December
01
212 days away Early Action date

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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

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
Average financial aid package $15,518
Estimated cost $19,152 See my potential costs

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
Average financial aid package $15,518
Estimated cost $45,542 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*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

1,986

Enrollment 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

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5882
phone 617-879-7000
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Popular clubs & activities

Zine scene

Massart activities council

Garment printmaking club

Gaming club

Massart sports & rec

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

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