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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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Location: 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

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.3%

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (29)

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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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Rankings

U.S. News

#149

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mohawks

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History & Fun Facts

•MCLA was founded in 1894 as "North Adams Normal School", and it offered first instruction at post-secondary level three years later.
•By 1897, the Normal School enrolled 32 students (29 women, 3 men) and employed 4 teachers.
•In 1932, North Adams Normal School became "State Teachers College of North Adams", added an upper-division curriculum, and started awarding bachelor's degrees.
•In 1936, it instituted graduate program.
•In 2004, President Mary Grant led in the creation of the Berkshire Compact for Higher Education and MCLA Gallery 51.

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