Overview
Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is the first freestanding public college of art and design in the country and the first to grant a degree. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt has a legacy of offering an accessible, excellent education to all with the talent and the will to succeed. The College is committed to equity and inclusion now more than ever, and seeks to create a more just society by preparing its diverse student body to be artists, designers, and educators—and to shape our communities, economies, and cultures for the common good.
Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$23,396
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1086
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,400 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $43,400 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,065
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,755
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,408
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6109
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,755
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,184,181
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,042,824
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,734
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
62%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,247
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,814
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
3027
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
81
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
87%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1086
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,986
Total Number of Undergrads
1,876
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
22
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
37
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mastodon
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Providence
Top 5 Employers
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fidelity Investments
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Operations
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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