Public, 4-year or above
Fringe | Town
12:1
Not applicable
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
375 Church Street, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247
See on Map(413) 662-5000
MCLA is a public, residential, liberal arts college, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its distinctive purpose is to provide a high quality educational experience at an affordable price. Special features include selective admission, small classes, individualized attention, and academic excellence in an attractive college setting. A challenging curriculum provides flexibility for motivated students to shape their own course of study and encourages them to combine traditional coursework with experiential learning, such as internships, study abroad, and other field experiences. Working with a diverse student body in an intellectually challenging environment, MCLA faculty and staff develop liberally educated citizens with the knowledge, perspectives, critical thinking abilities, and values necessary to become active members of their communities and leaders in their chosen professions. To accomplish this mission, we seek to develop curricula that integrate liberal arts and professional studies; affirm the value of excellent teaching and reward scholarly and creative activity; expand opportunities for experiential learning to include field experiences, community service, international programs and independent studies; create a campus community that fosters intellectual, cultural, social and recreational activities that enrich education and where the value and worth of all people are affirmed and celebrated; achieve greater diversity within our faculty, administration, staff, and student body; challenge students to succeed and support them in their efforts; and extend our cultural and educational resources to enhance the quality of life in the Berkshires.
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$11,306Out of state
$20,251In state
$7,347Out of state
$7,347Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 94.0% | $3,270 |
State/local grants | 36.0% | $2,379 |
Institutional grants | 98.0% | $4,592 |
Loans | 97.0% | $4,884 |
$12,284 per year
$1,200 per year
$3,395 per year
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High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
1,765
1,419
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