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About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a community college in Boston, MA, known for its public art college, boston arts community, and studio arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 79%, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 409 students each year. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,809 per year; the sticker price of $57,500 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Massachusetts College of Art and Design acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Application Strategy
At MassArt, your portfolio carries far more weight than your GPA or test scores, so dedicate the bulk of your prep time to curating 10 to 20 pieces that show your creative range, your process, and your strongest skills in your intended concentration.
Application Strategy
MassArt reviews portfolios by intended major, so tailor your submission to the specific program you are applying to, whether that is Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or Fine Arts, and include work that directly reflects the skills and thinking that discipline demands.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Massachusetts College of Art and Design actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$16.4k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$17.6k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$18.5k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$26.3k
110k+~$58k/yr$31.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$27k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,605
Undergrad Enrollment
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