MCLA Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is MCLA to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. MCLA's acceptance rate is 89.74% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,208 students applied and 1,084 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into MCLA.

To apply to MCLA, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit.

MCLA's acceptance rate places 47th out of 64 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
MCLA's yield rate is 11.53%, which is significantly lower by 13.93 percentage points (approximately 54.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to MCLA at Massachusetts colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, MCLA's acceptance rate is 89.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.53%. 353 men and 851 women applied to MCLA and 296 men and 785 women students were accepted.

Among them, 44 men and 80 women were enrolled in MCLA. You can explore the MCLA's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MCLA
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,208	353	851	0	4
Admitted	1,084	296	785	0	3
Enrolled	125	44	80	0	1
Acceptance Rate	89.74%	83.85%	92.24%	-	75.00%
Yield	11.53%	14.86%	10.19%	-	33.33%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 125 first-year students enrolled in MCLA. The proportion of full-time students is 99.20% and part-time students is 0.80%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.20% and women students is 64.00%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at MCLA.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at MCLA
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	125	44	80	1
Full-time	124	44	79	1
Part-time	1	0	1	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at MCLA. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MCLA Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to MCLA:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.mcla.edu/admission-aid/index.php
Online Application: https://www.mcla.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admission/index.php
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the MCLA?

MCLA is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 89.74%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to MCLA?

MCLA does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does MCLA require essays or personal statements?

Yes, MCLA requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for MCLA admission?

Yes, MCLA requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

MCLA does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, MCLA requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

MCLA does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for MCLA?

The institutional SAT code for MCLA is 3521.