Overview

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

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

2,598

Applied

2,043

Accepted

1,833

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,028

Females Applied

1,665

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

570

Males Applied

378

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.58

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

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	February 15th	January 2nd	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 2nd
Transfer	March 1st	April 1st	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

11,712

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,410

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,978

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,210

Avg. Loan Aid

3,479

Avg. Grant Aid

10,275

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

46%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,833

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.74%
Black or African American	3.63%
White or Caucasian	51.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	6.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	5.17%
Other	13.02%

Gender

Male (25.64%)

Female (74.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	45%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
All School Show, Drag Show and Dance

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Zine Scene, MassArt Activities Council, Garment Printmaking Club, Gaming Club and MassArt Sports & Rec

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security lighting, self-defense workshops

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

358

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 114

Part-time - 244

Male - 171

Female - 187

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