Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA • public
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,084 • Total: 2,213
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
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Website
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
$21,030
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$48,250
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $1,030
Out-of-state: $28,250
Room & Board
$2,000
Books & Supplies
$18,000
Students Receiving Pell Grants
73%

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