Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA • public

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,084 • Total: 2,213

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
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Website

massart.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 528 (25.3%) • Female: 1,556 (74.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	140	6.7%
Black/African American	87	4.2%
Hispanic/Latino	288	13.8%
White	1,067	51.2%
Two or More Races	93	4.5%
International	70	3.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

2,345 admitted from 3,027 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Ignored

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/01/2025
RD:	03/01/2026

Special Notes

EA is not restricted; if not accepted for Early Action, applicants must wait a year to reapply.

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

69.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

52.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

84.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,442

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$50,442

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $1,030
Out-of-state: $29,030

Room & Board

$19,412

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$16,351
$30,001-48,000	$17,636
$48,001-75,000	$18,513
$75,001-110,000	$26,265
$110,001+	$31,882

Students Receiving Pell Grants

73%

💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.8 GPA / 1200 SAT

In-State Awards

$800-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$800-$10,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$5,000 total

12 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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Common questions about Massachusetts College of Art and Design

What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts 77% of applicants, from 3,027 applications.

How much does Massachusetts College of Art and Design cost?

Tuition and fees are $1,030 in-state and $29,030 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,351 on average after aid.

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design require SAT or ACT scores?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design considers test scores if you choose to submit them.

What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's graduation rate?

69% of students graduate within six years.