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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a small, public institution located in North Adams, ma. Founded in 1894, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 760 undergraduates
cost $11,590 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts? 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 92.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Other
Languages and Literature
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Education, General
Psychology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,590
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,632
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,603
Cost of attendance* $30,025
Average financial aid package $20,290
Estimated cost $9,735 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,535
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,632
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,603
Cost of attendance* $38,970
Average financial aid package $20,290
Estimated cost $18,680 See my potential costs

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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 Liberal Arts has a total undergraduate enrollment of 760, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

933

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
63%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, students love their Student Activities Council, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247-4100
phone 413-662-5000
address https://www.mcla.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities council

Student government association

The beacon (student newspaper)

Harlequin-musical theatre company

Dance company

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is located in North Adams, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts? 

The acceptance rate for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

The average high school GPA for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $120,100.

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