Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design, founded in 1873, is a public college. Its five-acre campus is located in the Fenway area of Boston.
Website: www.massart.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 71% of 2,386 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.45
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
Money Matters
- 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
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Freshman Award
- $8,187
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,792
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 117
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 26% of classes
10-19 students: 64% of classes
20-29 students: 10% of classes
Campus Life
- Boston Population
- 625,087
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 41% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- 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
- First-Year Students Returning
- 87.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 57.4%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 2 |
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- 621 Huntington Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Boston, MA 02115-5882
- Phone
- (617) 879-7222
- Fax
- (617) 879-7250
- admissions@massart.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- 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
- November 15
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 329 (63.7%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 237 (90.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 237 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- $8,187
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 209 (88.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,690
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 194 (80.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,319
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 182 (8.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 28 (12.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,265
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,314 (96.7%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,079 (82.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,079 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- $7,948
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 856 (79.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,086
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 902 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,463
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 782 (9.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 443 (28.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,880
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 76%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $26,792
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Industrial and Product Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- 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
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Sophomore Standing
- Not reported
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Design, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Architecture
Master's Programs of Study
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Art/Fine Arts
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Media Studies
- Photography
- Textile Design
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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