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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA

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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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,598
Applied
2,043
Accepted
1,825
Enrolled
79%
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Female Admissions

2,028
Females Applied
1,665
Females Accepted
82%
Acceptance Rate
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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

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Tuition

1,030
In-state
28,250
Out-of-state
1,030
In-district
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Fees

13,930
Full-time student fees
18,000
Room & board
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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
100% 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

1,825
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 (25.75%)
Female (74.68%)

Campus Life

Housing

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

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
All School Show, Drag Show and Dance

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security lighting, self-defense workshops

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark No No
Softball Checkmark No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

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

Faculty

207
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 96
Part-time - 111
Male - 171
Female - 187
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