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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

MCLA

North Adams, Massachusetts 01247-4100

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public institution in North Adams with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 748 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,102 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,707.

Established
1894
Mascot
Murdock the Mountain Lion
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the NCAA Division III level
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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92%Acceptance
SAT Avg
748Students
8:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$48,102Earnings 10yr
$18,707Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,884
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,559
Room & Board$14,634
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$27,705
Average Net Price$18,707
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,440
$30–48K$16,990
$48–75K$15,698
$75–110K$19,147
$110K+$23,800

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,707

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
748
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.1%
Freshman Retention68.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,803
8 Years$45,267
10 Years$48,102

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$44,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#149

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mohawks

Rankings

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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