1,407
Students
15,345
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
76%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a Comprehensive institution located in North Adams, MA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
United States
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
United States
Contact
Phone: 413-662-5000
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Literature |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Writing |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Music |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,947
Applied
1,492
Accepted
1,407
Enrolled
Female Admissions
693
Females Applied
485
Females Accepted
70%
Male Admissions
1,254
Males Applied
1,007
Males Accepted
80%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.2
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 | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | December 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 580 | |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
1,030
In-state
9,975
Out-of-state
Fees
9,529
Full-time student fees
10,980
Room & board
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
15,345
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,219
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,006
Avg. Loan Aid
3,362
Avg. Grant Aid
6,475
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
76%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
80%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,407
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.43% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.72% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.37% |
| Asian | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 3.08% |
| Other | 3.52% |
Gender
Male (38.24%)
Female (61.76%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 58% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
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
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 |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
166
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 87
Part-time - 79
Male - 84
Female - 82
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