Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5882
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
February 1
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (21)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
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Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •During the school's first decade, the state rented space for it in several locations, including Boston's Pemberton Square, School Street, and the Deacon House mansion on Washington Street.
- •In 1886, the state built the school's first building at the corner of Exeter and Newbury streets.
- •In 1929 the school was moved to its second built campus at Longwood and Brookline avenues.
- •2016: The Design Innovation program is founded with the launch of the Master of Design, Innovation 2017: David P.
- •2020: Nelson steps down as president and Kymberly Pinder becomes acting president.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
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Nearby Attractions
Museum of Fine Artswalkable
World-class art museum with free admission for MassArt students
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable
Stunning museum in a Venetian-style palace
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox
Back Bay Fenswalkable
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park with gardens and paths
Symphony Hallwalkable
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Transfer Admission
International Students
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