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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public institution located in the town setting of North Adams, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 713 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
713 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,671
Earnings 5yr: $91,080
Debt: $22,500
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,664
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,753
Earnings 5yr: $52,945
Debt: $25,750
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,808
Earnings 5yr: $50,613
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,826
Earnings 5yr: $41,163
Debt: $25,824
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,162
Earnings 5yr: $39,959
Debt: $26,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,136
Earnings 5yr: $47,673
Debt: $27,000
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,983
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,955
Earnings 5yr: $44,311
Debt: $26,000
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,503
Debt: $25,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,364
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,068
In-State Tuition$12,436
Out-of-State Tuition$21,381
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
41%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,803
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,102
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$59,352
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