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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,402
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings
- $52,507
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public college in North Adams, MA with 713 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $11,402 per year ($5,260 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,507 ten years after enrolling.
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Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,543
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,425
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,524
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,748
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,693
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,260
- $30–48k$6,829
- $48–75k$5,327
- $75–110k$11,971
- $110k+$18,930
Get a personal estimate with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $52,507
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 713
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White73%
- Hispanic7%
- Black9%
- Asian2%
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts FAQ
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate?+
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admits 90% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?+
In Fall 2023, 1,543 students applied to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and 1,425 were admitted; 191 enrolled.
Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts consider legacy status?+
No. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts require an essay?+
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,524 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,402.
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's graduation rate?+
47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 167288 · How we use this data
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