Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

It is moderately difficult to get into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 94% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,434 students applied to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and 1,348 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's admissions stats.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15

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Applying Early to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Admissions

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How To Get Into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a moderately difficult school to get into. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepted 94% of all applicants, around 1,348 from the 1,434 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Curious about the factors that are considered by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for more information on admission factors.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Application Requirements

To apply to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	sliding scale applies (GPA and SAT) if below 3.0
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

Students admitted to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 40% submitted a class rank. At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18%
3.75 and 3.99	9%
3.50 and 3.74	10%
3.25 and 3.49	11%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	23%
2.00 and 2.49	14%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accept transfer credits?

✅ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

✅ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is not test optional.

What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate?

✅ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has an acceptance rate of 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?

❌ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not offer early decision.

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