Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	919
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, MassArt is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that MassArt is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, MassArt emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MassArt boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,800

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design received on average $7,161 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,161

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	106	32%	$4,622	$489,938
Other Federal Grant	281	85%	$2,235	$628,038
State Grant/Scholarships	95	29%	$3,746	$355,906
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	228	69%	$5,076	$1,157,342
Total Grant & Scholarships	299	90%	$7,161	$2,141,286

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

74.0%

asian 84.6% 22 students
African American 88.9% 8 students
white 72.8% 147 students
unknown 66.7% 10 students
hispanic 66.7% 16 students
International Students 90.9% 10 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Massachusetts College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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