North Adams, MA

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a four-year, public school located in North Adams, MA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,208 applied, 1,084 accepted, and 125 enrolled in MCLA.
44 men and 80 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,436 for Massachusetts residents and $21,381 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,181 for Massachusetts residents and $8,181 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.65% compared to last year at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

692 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,239.
For freshmen, 177 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,606.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 896 students enrolled MCLA in 2025.
By gender, 389 men and 507 women students are enrolled.
There are 794 undergraduate and 102 graduate students.
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29 Major Programs

  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of MCLA is 56%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 122 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for MCLA and the average faculty salary is $94,113. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 331 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $72,858.
Number of Faculties
122
Average Faculty Salary
$94,113
Number of Staffs
331
Average Staff Salary
$72,858

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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