Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,034

$22,709

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,346
Declined 110
Total Received 1,456
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Public

838

undergraduate students

100

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1894, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public liberal arts college that is known for its focus on undergraduate education and its commitment to providing access to a high-quality education. It is located on a campus in North Adams, Massachusetts—one hour from Albany, New York and three hours from Boston, Massachusetts.

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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 938
Established in 1894
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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105‐acre campus in North Adams (population: 12,970), 20 miles from Pittsfield and 45 miles from Albany, NY. Served by bus; major airport serves Albany, NY (45 miles); air also serves Hartford, CT (90 miles); train serves Rensselaer, NY (40 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA
01247

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
62%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
81%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
30%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,346
Declined 110
Total Received 1,456

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,643

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,884
Housing $8,200
Food $6,324
Additional fees $2,150
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $29,558
Average Financial Aid - $9,643
Total with Avg. Aid $19,915

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Financial Aid Office


P: 413 662-5219
F: 413 662-5105
finaid@mcla.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aikido, basketball, boxing, broomball, cheerleading, dance company, flag football, golf, indoor soccer, kickball, lacrosse, Nerf football, skiing, softball, step team, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
MASCAC

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Education, General yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
History, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Sociology, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Interdisciplinary Studies
  3. English/communications

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

938

total students

56%

in-state

44%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

838
students

Female
58%
482

Male
42%
356

11%

100
students

Female
66%
66

Male
34%
34

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

682
students

Female
55%
377

Male
45%
305

19%

156
students

Female
67%
105

Male
33%
51

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Student Break-down

9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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