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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent college of art and design. The college's academic and co-curricular programs prepare students from diverse backgrounds to participate in the creative economy as artists, designers, and educators, and to engage in the well-being of their society. As a national leader in visual art and design education, the college influences contemporary culture through the creative accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, state school in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Massachusetts College of Art and Design was founded in 1873. The college currently enrolls around 1,907 students per year, including 1,778 undergraduate students.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In 2022, Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepted 79% of applicants. In 2022, 2,433 students applied to Massachusetts College of Art and Design and 1,914 were admitted.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 75%
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 75%

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College Info

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Massachusetts College of Art and Design is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Massachusetts College of Art and Design is Mar 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Massachusetts College of Art and Design SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$38,380

In State

$46,620

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$19,180
$27,420
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$17,200
$17,200
Books
$2,000
$2,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is like? There are approximately 1,907 students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, including 1,778 undergraduate students and 129 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from MA and 21% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

79%

In State

21%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,907

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$19,180

Out-of-State

$27,420

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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