Logo-stateuniv-h55

StateUniversity.com – U.S. University Directory   [ Home » University List » Massachusetts ]

375 Church St
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
p. 413-662-5000
w. www.mcla.edu

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA

Click a star & be the first to rate this school!


Request Info Compare This School What's my Chance of Admission?
New!

Nearby Schools

Schools geographically nearby

Similar Schools

Schools similar in rank, size, etc.

Information Summary

Ranks 45th in Massachusetts and 878th overall
See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list

Add an image …

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts School Images

College building :: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle postbaccalaureate (education)
Undergraduate PopulationN/A
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2501

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 22nd in Massachusetts and 486th overall on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
1268th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,030 $1,030 $9,975
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $5,845 $5,845 $5,845
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $43 $43 $416
FT Graduate Tuition $3,780 $3,780 $3,780
FT Graduate Required Fees $720 $720 $720
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $250 $250 $250
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $17,702 $17,702 $26,647
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,825 $7,825 $16,770
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,825 $7,825 $16,770

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,308 $6,565 $6,308 $6,565 $15,253 $15,510
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $800 $900
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,004 $7,154
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,856 $1,792
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,691 (625 male / 1,066 female)
Admitted 1,189 (408 male / 781 female)
Admission rate 70%
First-time Enrollment 351 (117 male / 234 female)
FT Enrollment 348 (117 male / 231 female)
PT Enrollment 3 (N/A male / 3 female)
Total Enrollment1,962

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc

ACT Test Admission

607th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 5%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

SAT Test Admission

757th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 95%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 580
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 560
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1140

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,021
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,450
Board Fee$3,418

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 3728th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Massachusetts scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near North Adams, MA 01247-4100
Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population17,043 (14,101 urban / 2,942 rural)
Households7,235 (2.25 people per house)
Median Household Income$29,288
Families4,343 (2.88 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 12 18 4 644 16 694
Arts Management 2 12 14
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24 2 26
Business Administration and Management, General 4 6 2 92 6 110
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 6
Education, General 2 126 128
English Language and Literature, General 2 4 112 6 124
Environmental Studies 2 4 6
History, General 2 40 42
Mathematics, General 14 14
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 32 34
Philosophy 8 8
Physics, General 6 6
Political Science and Government, General 2 2
Psychology, General 50 2 52
Sociology 4 82 86
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 2
Visual and Performing Arts, General 34 34

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 1009th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $66,299 ($69,865 male / $61,307 female)
Number of FT Faculty 84 (49 male / 35 female)
Number of PT Faculty 79
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $1,471,363

Add a video …

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts School Videos

There aren't any videos for this school. Be the first to share your video to thousands of people!


Comment and Corrections

Make a Comment …

Feel free to add comments or additional information regarding Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, or discuss this school in the University Discussion Forum

This website and associated pages are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.


App_store_badge

Click here to download our new iPhone/iPod app.
Find the closest or best matched schools for you!