School Summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts


General Information:

Founded in 1894, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is seated on 105 acres located in Berkshire county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 8:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 140. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

375 Church Street

North Adams, MA
01247-4100
For more information call: 413 662-5000. This school has a website at https://www.mcla.edu/
Application information for this school is available at mcla.edu/Admissions/Prospective-Students/index


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: sliding scale applies (GPA and SAT) if below 3.0
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $1,030.00 $9,975.00
Room and Board $15,836.00 $15,836.00
Fees $11,156.00 $11,156.00
Total $28,022.00 $36,967.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.mcla.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 10%
11-25% 25.00%
26-50% 37.00%
Under 50% 28.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Volleyball

Bowling, Basketball, Football, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 361
Female 453
Total 836


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 391
Female 516
Total 933

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 9%
Hispanic 9%
Native American 0%
White 72%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 86%
At Least 25 Years Old 14%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 66%
Out Of State 34%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 60%
Live Off Campus 40%


Summer Reading Program, Midnight Madness, Midnight Breakfast

Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, The Beacon (Student Newspaper), Harlequin-Musical Theatre Company, Dance Company


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 23.1401                                           General Literature
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 44.0501                                           Public Policy Analysis, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1109                                           Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.1002                                           Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 51.2208                                           Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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