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Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-4508

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915

(978) 921-4242 x1153[email protected]
Acceptance
SAT Avg
261Students
8:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$33,022Earnings 10yr
$34,725Net Price

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
95%

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

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

24.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
10
Avg class size
12
Student-faculty ratio
10:1
Study abroad
15%

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Campus Life

Organizations
15+
NoneNo Greek Life

Art college focused on creative activities rather than varsity athletics

Housing & Residential Life

first-year
On campus
45%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsApartments

Dining

Campus caféDietary Options

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
10 Years$33,022

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

  • In 1992, the school moved to its present location on Essex Street in the Hardie Building, a renovated nineteenth-century school structure that serves as the campus center.
  • In early 2015, Montserrat College of Art explored a possible merger with Salem State University, a large public university in neighboring Salem.
  • After some months of research and negotiations, the proposal was found to be not feasible and the plan was dropped in mid-2015.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan14 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston39 mi
PVD Providence TF Green64 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA16 mi · ~28 min drive
New York, NY206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
Hartford, CT107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Providence, RI57 mi · ~1h 39m drive
Albany, NY147 mi · ~4h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Rochester, NY343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Buffalo, NY407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA286 mi · ~8h 16m drive
Pittsburgh, PA494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
Newark, NJ211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Trenton, NJ257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Beverly Historic Districtwalkable

Charming downtown with galleries, shops, and restaurants

Lynch Parkwalkable

Waterfront park with beach access and rose garden

Salem

Historic city with museums, witch trials sites, and Peabody Essex Museum

Boston

Major city with world-class museums and art galleries, 25 miles south

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT68
IELTS6.0
Duolingo English Test95

Deadline Calendar

Montserrat College of Art Application Checklist

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