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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5882

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Public urban college in Boston

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,582 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,764.

Established
1873
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Type
Public art school

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,812Students
9:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$43,582Earnings 10yr
$23,764Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,960
Tuition (out-of-state)$42,180
Room & Board$18,000
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$32,256
Average Net Price$23,764
Median Debt at Graduation$25,755
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,993
$30–48K$15,162
$48–75K$21,708
$75–110K$27,239
$110K+$31,058

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,764

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (21)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,812
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 4%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 7%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention84.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,090
8 Years$38,459
10 Years$43,582

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,700
Men
$42,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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