Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design reported a 77.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public 4-year institution in Boston, MA. The historical average net price is $24,100 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

3,027 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,100

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

89.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,831

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,351
$30,001 – $48,000$17,636
$48,001 – $75,000$18,513
$75,001 – $110,000$26,265
$110,000+$31,882

Top Majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts297
Communication & Journalism32
Education12
Architecture9

Financial Aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Official website: https://massart.edu/

Admissions: https://massart.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,027. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Massachusetts College of Art and Design was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

The stored historical average net price at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $24,100 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 88%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,065 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 69%. its stored first-year retention rate is 89%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Massachusetts College of Art and Design test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Massachusetts College of Art and Design's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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