Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA · Public · 1,831 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,351 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,636 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,513 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $26,265 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,882 |
| All incomes (average) | $24,100 |
Sticker tuition: $15,400 in-state, $43,400 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $43,582
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,755
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Visual & Performing Arts82%
Communications & Media11%
Education4%
Architecture2%
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