Overview

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a Comprehensive institution located in Boston, MA.

Location & Contact

Address 621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115
United States

Contact Ms. Lauren Wilshusen
Dean of Admissions/Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@massart.edu
Phone: 617-879-7226
Fax: 617-879-7250

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry	×
Fashion/apparel Design	×
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts	×
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other	×
Illustration	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Intermedia/multimedia	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,756

Applied

2,102

Accepted

1,871

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,155

Females Applied

1,700

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

595

Males Applied

396

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3
Other requirements:	Portfolio of 15-20 pieces of artwork completed in the last 2 years

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 15th	January 2nd	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 2nd	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

1,060

In-state

29,900

Out-of-state

1,060

In-district

Fees

14,800

Full-time student fees

20,132

Room & board

Financial Aid

16,441

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,184

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,325

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,272

Avg. Loan Aid

2,519

Avg. Grant Aid

11,181

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

52.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,871

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.7%
Black or African American	4.48%
White or Caucasian	54.31%
Asian	5.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	5.44%
Other	11%

Gender

Male (23.14%)

Female (70.23%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

373

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 119

Part-time - 254

Male - 173

Female - 200