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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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76%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$24,100
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$27,090
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $71,901
Earnings 5yr: $64,239
Debt: $19,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,947
Earnings 5yr: $54,844
Debt: $27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,139
Earnings 5yr: $42,630
Debt: $25,965
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,716
Earnings 5yr: $52,089
Debt: $26,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,999
Earnings 5yr: $34,716
Debt: $26,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,875
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,100
In-State Tuition$15,400
Out-of-State Tuition$43,400
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$27,090
+61% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,582

Completion Signals

69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

25%
Men
75%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 25% men and 75% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$78,511
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