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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

18:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$14,570

Out of state

$40,960
Graduate

In state

$24,720

Out of state

$24,720

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $2,901
State/local grants 27.0% $4,635
Institutional grants 75.0% $5,796
Loans 64.0% $10,039

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$17,200 per year

Books & Supplies

$2,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$900 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Painting
  • Intermedia/Multimedia
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Art Teacher Education
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
78.64%
  • Apply 2,598
  • Accepted 2,043
  • Attend 409

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$70
Graduate
$90

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
74%
Male Students
26%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian50.7%
  2. Not Specified15.16%
  3. Hispanic/Latino13.62%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities10.21%
  5. Asian6.6%
  6. Black3.51%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,164

Undergraduate students

2,012

Graduate students

152

Full Time Students
87%
Part Time Students
13%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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