Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
Close-knit campus
Montserrat College of Art is a private suburban institution in Beverly, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 261 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,022 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,725.
Established
1970
Motto
Where Creativity Works ®
Mascot
Rat
Type
Private art school
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
261Students
8:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$33,022Earnings 10yr
$34,725Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Montserrat College of Art Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$39,000
Room & Board$15,475
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$56,284
Average Net Price$34,725
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$30,337
$30–48K$25,745
$48–75K$38,246
$75–110K$39,867
$110K+$36,684
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$34,725
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,707
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (7)
Student Body
Undergrads
261
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
Race & Ethnicity
White 64%
Black 5%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate61.5%
Freshman Retention75.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$24,780
8 Years$28,328
10 Years$33,022
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$25,300
Men
$35,000
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
136Very High
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
16 mi(28 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
206 mi(357 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
286 mi(496 min)