Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public, 4-year institution established in the city of North Adams. Beyond their traditional course offerings, MCLA also features a variety of additional academic opportunities, including travel courses, internships, community-based learning, undergraduate research, and an Honors Program. Students enrolling in STEM fields of study have the opportunity to learn in MCLA’s Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, which is home to a vast collection of state-of-the-art resources as well as outdoor instruction areas and a rooftop classroom.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
90%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1016
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
1,644
Total Number of Undergrads
1,444
Classroom Sizes
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,135
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,080
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,524
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
78%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,719
78%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,732
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,439
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
96%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,594
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$255
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
58%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trailblazers
School Colors
Gold/Navy Blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,100
What Students Are Saying
3.43
Average Rating
Despite its lackluster buildings, MCLA is a really great community and a great college to get a degree from. The campus is made up of old buildings with new ideas and the two of them together create a great atmosphere that lets students have all of the great perks of today's society with the old buildings of North Adams that give our campus character. It is a well-lived on campus, it really feels like a home away from home and is a great place to meet new people, study, and get a degree.
Sophia from West Coxsackie, NY
The college is small and friendly. MCLA offers many different degrees and althetic opportunities. The professors are very helpful and care about helping you succeed.
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