Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public 4-year institution in North Adams, MA. It enrolls about 933 students and admits roughly 92% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | North Adams, MA 01247 |
| County | Berkshire County |
| Enrollment | 933 |
| Acceptance rate | 92% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,543 / 1,425 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,884 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,829 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 49% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 69% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,705 |
| Campus setting | Town: Fringe |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| Website | https://www.mcla.edu/ |
| Phone | 4136625000 |
Admissions
About 1,543 students applied and 1,425 were admitted. Of those admitted, 191 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,884 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,829. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,705 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,440 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,990 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,698 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,147 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,800 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 287 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in North Adams, MA, Berkshire County. Its coordinates are 42.6914, -73.1028.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
About 92% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,543 applicants.
How much does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,884 for in-state students and $20,829 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
About 933 students are enrolled.