Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
1,931
Students
10,436
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
1686/2386
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Intermedia/multimedia |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,386
Applied
1,686
Accepted
1,931
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,765
Females Applied
1,303
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
621
Males Applied
383
Males Accepted
62%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations 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 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 5th | |
| Transfer | February 1st | Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
13,200
In-state
36,400
Out-of-state
Fees
13,500
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
10,436
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,504
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,189
Avg. Loan Aid
4,245
Avg. Grant Aid
7,298
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Student Body
1,931
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
32%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.65% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| White or Caucasian | 62.42% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 8.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 1.77% |
| Other | 7.62% |
Gender
Male (29.62%)
Female (70.38%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 41% |
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, Annual Holiday Sale and Service Learning Day
All School Show, Annual Holiday Sale and Service Learning Day
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:
International Students' Club, Design Research Unit, Spectrum, film society and Event Works
International Students' Club, Design Research Unit, Spectrum, film society and Event Works
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
290
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 117
Part-time - 173