Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA · Public · 713 undergrads (small, town) · 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 | $9,845 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,762 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,250 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,958 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,698 |
| All incomes (average) | $16,068 |
Sticker tuition: $12,436 in-state, $21,381 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $48,102
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,750
- International undergrads
- 8 (1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing15%
Psychology14%
Business12%
Computer Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Social Sciences7%
English & Literature6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Environmental Studies5%
Communications & Media4%
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