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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Town
Average SAT Composite: 1016
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2018 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
1,644
Total Number of Undergrads
1,444
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $10,135
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $19,080
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
78%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,719
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Town: Fringe
On Campus Women's Center
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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