Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, Massachusetts
4-year Public university

Overview

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution established in 1873 with urban setting located at Boston. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,000; out-of-state tuition and fees are $42,190. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,833. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

Setting
Urban
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1873
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,833 Undergraduates

Learning

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Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and Performing Arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Education
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$61,060
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$22,043
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $15,000
Outstate Tuition Fee $42,190
Room and Board Fees $18,000
$24,272 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

79% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

85 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applican't primary language is English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jun
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,410 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,275 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $61,060
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
7.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Senator Paul E. Tsongas Scholarship
Total Worth all tuition and fee charges for four years
Eligibility All incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria top ten percent of their class or have a grade point average of 3.75, also a combined SAT score of 1200 or higher or have earned at least two grades of 3.5 (B+) or better in advanced placement or honors courses
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustees Scholarships
Total Worth Covers all tuition and fee charges
Eligibility Out-of-state applicants and applicants from New England
Minimum Criteria Awarded to top academic students with outstanding portfolios who also have demonstrated financial need.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
MassArt Provost's Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility first-time first-year and transfer applicants from outside of New England
Minimum Criteria Based strictly on the merit of their application for admission to the college
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available

Students

1,833 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
54% Students graduate within 6 years