Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public state college in northwestern Massachusetts. It is located in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, close to the cultural and educational centers of Northampton, Amherst and Pittsfield. The college has a long-standing commitment to providing an excellent liberal arts education that is both rigorous and accessible. It offers over 40 degree programs across several departments, including Arts & Sciences, Business & Entrepreneurial Studies, Education & Human Services, and Engineering & Technologies. The college also has strong athletic and recreational programs, a variety of student organizations, and service learning opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a traditional liberal arts degree or something a bit more specialized, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts can provide you with a quality education that is both affordable and life-changing.

  • Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247-4100
  • Phone: (413) 662-5000
  • Website: https://www.mcla.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 1,202
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $-
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $11,306 $20,251
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
Room & Board $9,427 $9,427
Other $3,232 $3,232
Total Cost $25,165 $34,110

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • SAT Range: 960 – 1180
  • ACT Range: 17 – 21

Majors

  1. English Language and Literature, General
  2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  3. Business Administration and Management, General
  4. Psychology, General
  5. Sociology

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 87%
  • Part-time: 13%

Student Gender

  • Male: 37%
  • Female: 63%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Black or African American: 8%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 72%
  • Two or More Races: 2%
  • Unknown: 6%
  • Non-resident Alien: 0%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 93%
  • 25 and Over: 7%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 61%
  • Out-of-State: 39%
  • Unknown: 0%

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