Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Fringe)

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,095 • Total: 1,292

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

North Adams, MA
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Website

www.mcla.edu

Region

New England

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 473 (43.2%) • Female: 622 (56.8%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

1,425 admitted from 1,543 applicants

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/1/2025
RD:	2026-03-01

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

49.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

38.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$18,518

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$27,463

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $1,030
Out-of-state: $9,975

Room & Board

$15,338

Books & Supplies

$2,150

Students Receiving Pell Grants

41%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Ice Hockey Soccer Softball Volleyball

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Common questions about Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate?

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepts 92% of applicants, from 1,543 applications.

How much does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost?

Tuition and fees are $1,030 in-state and $9,975 out-of-state.

What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's graduation rate?

49% of students graduate within six years.