Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,020
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in North Adams, Massachusetts, MCLA 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 91% indicates that MCLA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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, MCLA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at MCLA is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MCLA do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

91%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,306

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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

$20,251

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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, 99 of freshman students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts received on average $8,496 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.

$8,496

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	46%	$4,686	$370,232
Other Federal Grant	159	94%	$3,270	$519,905
State Grant/Scholarships	61	36%	$2,379	$145,120
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	166	98%	$4,592	$762,316
Total Grant & Scholarships	168	99%	$8,496	$1,427,341

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts students is 58.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

58.4%

asian 50.0% 3 students
African American 47.2% 17 students
white 62.4% 113 students
unknown 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 50.0% 16 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Basketball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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