Overview
Student Population
| Location | North Adams, Massachusetts |
| Online | mcla.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in North Adams, Massachusetts, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,355 prospective students applied, and 1,188 were granted admission. Of those admitted 171 enrolled in the school. 980 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 222 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $1,030 plus fees of $10,276. MCLA is ranked 517 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
MCLA is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#517 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#182 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1180 |
| ACT | 17/21 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $10,276 |
| Room and Board | $11,913 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,232 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,651 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $10,276 |
| Room and Board | $11,913 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,232 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,596 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| English and Literature | 20% |
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| General Studies | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167288 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Current students may use the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.