Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
92.35%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 92.35%. This means approximately 924 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 748 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
92.35%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,884 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,559 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $27,705 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,707 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 40.45% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 60.50% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,559
Room and board
$14,634
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,150
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$27,705
Average net price
$18,707
Average aid coverage
32%
$8,998 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts pays approximately $18,707 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts net price
$18,707
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,559 and average net price at $18,707. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,559
Current net price
$18,707
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
49.13%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$48,102
Undergraduates
748
10-Year Median Earnings - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Undergraduates
748
Completion rate
49.13%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
40.45%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
60.50%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 40.45% of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 60.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is listed at 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247-4100. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 92.35% | $20,559 | $18,707 | $48,102 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Similar Schools in North Adams
This local cluster focuses on nearby North Adams schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around North Adams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 92.35%.
How much is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts tuition?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,559.
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's average net price?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's average net price in the local dataset is $18,707.
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $48,102 for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accredited?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
The local dataset lists 748 undergraduate students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
What percentage of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in the local dataset is 40.45%.
What is the federal loan rate at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
The federal loan rate for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in the local dataset is 60.50%.
Where should I verify Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts or the latest official federal education data.