Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	2
Science	2
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	2
History
Academic Electives	2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

621 Huntington Avenue

City, State, Zip

Boston, MA 02115-5882

Phone

(617) 879-7222

Fax

(617) 879-7250

E-mail

admissions@massart.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

$70

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Not reported

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 1

Early Action Notification

January 5

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

Portfolio of 15-20 pieces of artwork completed in the last 2 years required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations			X
Essay	X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability	X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency		X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

71% of 2,386 applicants were admitted

Women

74% of 1,765 applicants were admitted

Men

62% of 621 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

537 (32%) of 1,686 admitted students enrolled

Women

392 (30%) of 1,303 admitted students enrolled

Men

145 (38%) of 383 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

80% of 588 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

4

Students Accepting Wait List Position

4

Students Admitted From Wait List

4

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.45

3.75 and Above

27%

3.50 - 3.74

17%

3.25 - 3.49

22%

3.00 - 3.24

21%

2.50 - 2.99

13%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

Not reported

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

Score of 18 - 23

Not reported

Score of 12 - 17

Not reported

Score of 6 - 11

Not reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $30,200
Out-of-state: $53,400

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $13,200
Out-of-state: $36,400

Room and Board

$13,500

Books and Supplies

$2,100

Other Expenses

$1,400

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002180	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

269 (63.7%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

242 (90.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

242 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

$11,504

Need-Based Gift

Received by 213 (88.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,004

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 195 (80.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,462

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 21 (8.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

53 (12.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,024

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,603 (96.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,509 (94.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,509 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

$10,436

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,201 (79.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,298

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,254 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,308

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 149 (9.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

479 (28.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,245

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

76%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$26,792

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Veterans

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Education, Visual and performing arts

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

117

Part-Time Faculty

173

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

Not reported

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 64% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

 

Sophomore Standing

Not reported

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

280,458

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

370

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Design, Master of Architecture, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Boston Population

625,087

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

5 acres

Weather

Temperature

21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

41% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

59%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

security lighting, self-defense workshops

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

 

Mascot

 

School Colors

 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, cross-country running, field hockey, ice hockey, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, international students' club, design research unit, spectrum, film society, event works

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,931

Women

1,359 (70.4%)

Men

572 (29.6%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,662

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.7% Asian
5.0% Black/African-American
11.1% Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.1% White
7.9% Unknown

International Students.

3.8% from 45 countries

Average Age

24

All Graduate Students

134

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

87.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

57.4%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

69.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

73.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported