MCLA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.74%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,436
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,381
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at MCLA:
- Total Enrollment: 896, including 90 online students
- 794 Undergraduate, 102 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.4% men, 56.6% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 56%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 29 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
MCLA Overview
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is a four-year, public school located in North Adams, MA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The MCLA's tuition & fees is $12,436 for Massachusetts residents and $21,381 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,946.
The school has a total enrollment of 896 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
MCLA's acceptance rate is 89.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.53%.
MCLA ranked 152nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 34th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is $12,436 for in-state students and $21,381 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,181 for in-state students and $8,181 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,014 for Massachusetts residents and $21,948 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,523 for Massachusetts residents and $8,523 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,436 | $21,381 |
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| Graduate | $8,181 | $8,181 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,014 | $21,948 |
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| Graduate | $8,523 | $8,523 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at MCLA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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