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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
MCLA
North Adams, Massachusetts 01247-4100
Visit websiteKnown 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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.3%
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
Programs (29)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia