About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design. is a Public college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,842 full time undergraduate students, and 140 full time graduate students.

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 8:1. There are 112 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Massachusetts College of Art and Design include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate70%
Application Deadline
Application Fee70
SAT Range970-1160
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
23%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
54%
“I feel extremely safe”
86%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
14%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
8%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
92%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
23%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
23%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
54%
“I feel extremely safe”
86%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
14%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
8%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
92%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
54%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
23%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    89 Students rated on-campus housing 3 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    85 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    100 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    102 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    102 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    101 Students rated school activities 2.9 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    102 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    102 Students rated academics 4 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

16 Students rated Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Shadia - 03/28/2024

It's great, couldn't have been better, not technically safe for my cholesterol system but it's ok, and helped cure a bit of my introversion

Emily - 06/30/2020

I personally enjoy attending MassArt, it gives me a lot of opportunities as an artist and, it allows me to do a lot of different art projects that I never done before. However, although I think the school is great, it is not without it’s flaws, the meal plan needs to improve as well as the housing plan. The falculty is very helpful but, personally I think the college needs to bring opportunities to undergraduate students.

Katiana - 05/28/2020

MassArt is presented as the sort of place where creatives of all backgrounds and cultures can exist and learn together harmoniously. For the most part, it is just that. This is the kind of college where liberal arts often come second to the creative process, must to the dismay of the professors teaching required courses. The community is strong and the dedication from the faculty and staff is even more so. With new groups forming each semester, and others often passing the leadership around as workloads change and shift, I've found there is always something new to learn and participate in. My personal experience has proved that the culture around mental health could use more attention, but the Counseling Center does everything in their power to keep up with the constant demands of the students. Overall, I think it is a fantastic place if you are hoping to learn the ins and outs of visual art/ design, how to live in a city as bustling as Boston, and how to navigate a world that is more often than not formulated around you not being successful.

Melina - 05/19/2020

Though the administration has had its hiccups, overall I've had a lovely experience and the people and professors I've met had made a huge difference in my education. We are always available for each other, and I've found connections in the city through professors and supervisors I most certainly would not have on my own.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 70%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    My advice to myself as a senior in highschool is this: College is a resource, just like a pen or a pencil. A pencil will not write a paper on its own, you must write with it. Sitting in a classroom will not make you more educated, you have to listen with a sense of curiosity and that will help you achieve a better education. Never lose your curiousity. Always want to know more, about everything, even if it is not in your major. Learn about life. Do not get wrapped up in your image and what people want you to be. You live your life, no one else does. Think over that statement for a while. Do not allow yourself to settle. KNOW what you want, and go for it at full force. Do not make excuses for yourself. You have potential to be everything you want to be. You are young, you have so much to learn and explore. Find the beauty in exploration. Do not spend your money on things you do not need. Remember that shirt you bought freshman year of college? No? Remember the knowledge you obtained in your classes? You will have that forever.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    MassArt has a great student community. Although very competitive, the students become well aqcuainted with each other and rely on each other for support. The facilities are equipped with new technology and the library has amazing resources.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I am never sure of if I will have a job within my field. Nothing reasures me that I will be able to have help from my school once I graduate. I am paying a lot of money (being from outof state) and have taken out several loans and I fear that in the end I wont have help at getting a job. Getting statistics of how many students have jobs would help. Athough I have this doubt in the back of my mind I have never been so happy following my passion and doing what I do at school.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    very stuck to meeting people in your major

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Creative upbeat lovely school where they're open to anyone and any opinion. Very fast pace must keep up with work load.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    An open minded, creative, kind, and intelligent human wishing to give back to the world through artistic means.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Spending my time building healthy habits will not only serve me better but make me happier than participating in counterproductive activities (i.e. smoking cigarettes, getting high). Positive ways to utilize my time include going to the gym regularly, getting involved in the community (there are many art shows), and eating healthy.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Other students and teacher's artwork

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are the most creative and warm-hearted people I have ever met. I have really connected with everyone I have met at MassArt. I have not met anyone snobby, rude or cruel at MassArt and I believe I never will. Everyone here is diverse and has their own unique stories; which are inspiring and educational to my knowledge of culture. My classmates are also helpful and enthusiastic about everyone?s passions and talents. Plus, there are no ?clicks? at MassArt, everyone is friends with everyone, I have friends here from all different walks of life. I love MassArt.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    For a public university, MassArt offers no shortage of resources curcial to one's development as an artist and embarking in a tough economic field, that puts even a smaller, more selective school I attended (Gettysburg College) and others I visited in the past to shame; of course these resources are moot if one lacks the initiative to explore what a school has to offer before jumping headlong in.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Massachusetts College of Art is both academically and artistically challenging. The students here are serious about their future, and work extreemly hard. Every member of the MassArt community is open to new ideas and alternative thinking. The only people who would not fit in, or shouldn't attend MassArt are those who are not accepting of others, are unpassionate about their future, and don't enjoy a challenge.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Art

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Student Body

Students

71%

female

29%

male

1,842

Total Undergrad Enrollment

140

Total Grad Students

29%

Out-Of-State

66%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

27%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
60%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

90% of students attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design receive some sort of financial aid. 31% were awarded federal grants. While 64% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$32,800

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,100

Books and Supplies

$13,100

Room and Board

48,000

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,749
$30 - $48K
$18,460
$48 - $75K
$20,801
$75 - $110K
$22,320
$110K & UP
$25,614

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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