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:
79%
Average Net Price:
$23,396
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1086
Virtual Tour
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. | $14,960 |
| 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. | $42,180 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
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.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,494
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,901
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,796
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
$10,039
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
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
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 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
87%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1086
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,939
Total Number of Undergrads
1,833
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
22
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mastodon
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am learned so much about art and about myself as an artist. MassArt starts with a studio foundation year which helps students sharpen their skills and find out what they want to do (you don't have to declare your major untill the second semester). Then in your major they deeply develop your understand of the material and help you make an identity with whichever art form you would like to do. Plus I am learning a lot from just living in the city and experiencing college life! Overall, I am learning more at MassArt than I ever have ever learned in any other school!
Deanna from Newington, CT
Yes, and No. The teachers present you great material. But! it is up to you to take it to the maximum and to have fun.
Also there is such a thing as a threshold for learning, whatever you do...
balance school, life, work, family and friend time. You don't want to burn out.
That means no nonstop marathons, over nighters, and sleep deprivation. Also accept the fact that you can't plan everything, life
is bound to have surprises... Good and Bad.
So it is definitely worth it to be around different types of artists.
Also there is such a thing as a threshold for learning, whatever you do...
balance school, life, work, family and friend time. You don't want to burn out.
That means no nonstop marathons, over nighters, and sleep deprivation. Also accept the fact that you can't plan everything, life
is bound to have surprises... Good and Bad.
So it is definitely worth it to be around different types of artists.
John from Mass.
I took a lot of art classes in High School and in my previous college, but I'm still learning new things every day. Yes, some things get repetitive, but the teachers are very willing to cater to the students and personalize projects if you let them know that you've already learned that particular thing. As long as you're not afraid to SPEAK UP, and you put a bit of research into which teachers to take/avoid in regards to your interests and experience, you will have this same experience at MassArt.
Samantha from Edgecomb, ME
really intense. most people do not sleep very much.
Dana from Dix Hills, NY
The education offers a wide variety of ideas and constructive criticism form not only peers but also the staff and professors. There are not only art courses, but there are others options to study other fields as well by taking some of the critical studies courses that introduce a new way of conceptual thinking for the students. Also, the school works with others schools including Berkeley School of Music and Wentworth Institute of Technology to cross register for classes of other interests.
Dana from Uxbridge, MA
