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Location & Contact
Address
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
North Adams, MA 01247
Contact
Ms. Megan Lussier
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Email: admissions@mcla.edu
Phone: 413-662-5534
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Email: admissions@mcla.edu
Phone: 413-662-5534
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,543
Applied
1,425
Accepted
836
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,044
Females Applied
975
Females Accepted
93%
Male Admissions
497
Males Applied
449
Males Accepted
90%
Applying
3.31
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation |
Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | Sliding scale applies (GPA and SAT) if below 3.0 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | August 15th | December 1st | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
1,030
In-state
9,975
Out-of-state
1,030
In-district
Fees
11,156
Full-time student fees
15,836
Room & board
9,386
Room only
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
21,130
Avg. Financial Aid Package
20,801
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,573
Avg. Loan Aid
3,480
Avg. Grant Aid
10,683
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
79%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
836
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
34%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.76% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 8.56% |
White or Caucasian | 71.66% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
Asian | 1.74% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
Two or more races | 3.88% |
Other | 2.94% |
Gender
Male (43.18%)
Female (54.19%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 60% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Summer Reading Program, Midnight Madness and Midnight Breakfast
Summer Reading Program, Midnight Madness and Midnight Breakfast
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:
Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, The Beacon (Student Newspaper), Harlequin-Musical Theatre Company and Dance Company
Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, The Beacon (Student Newspaper), Harlequin-Musical Theatre Company and Dance Company
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

Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
122
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 79
Part-time - 43
Male - 56
Female - 64
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts