MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
- 621 Huntington Ave
- Boston, MA 02115
- OPEID College Code: 00218000
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- General Phone: (617) 879-7000
- President: Katherine Sloan
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,422
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.massart.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 515 | 1,122 | 1,637 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 238 (46%) | 600 (53%) | 838 (51%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 107 (45%) | 209 (35%) | 316 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 296 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 26 | 8% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 20% | 23% | 38% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,434 | $4,619 | $1,856 | $4,232 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 397 | 347 | 322 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,400 | $7,900 | $7,450 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,400 | $7,900 | $7,450 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,400 | $23,000 | $21,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,100 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,288 | $11,220 | $11,140 |
| Other Expenses | $1,312 | $1,280 | $1,560 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,070 | $11,770 | $12,230 |
| Other Expenses | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,850 | $1,280 | $4,160 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,100 | $22,400 | $22,150 |
| In-State | $23,100 | $22,400 | $22,150 |
| Out of State | $39,100 | $37,500 | $36,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,850 | $22,950 | $23,240 |
| In-State | $23,850 | $22,950 | $23,240 |
| Out of State | $39,850 | $38,050 | $37,690 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,350 | $14,750 | $13,610 |
| In-State | $15,350 | $14,750 | $13,610 |
| Out of State | $31,350 | $29,850 | $28,060 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | |||
| Environmental Design, Architecture Degree | - | 5 | - |
| Education | |||
| Art Teacher Education Degree | 10 | 24 | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art History Degree | - | 13 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Cinematography and Film Degree | - | 21 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art Degree | 21 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications Degree | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Degree | 7 | 26 | - |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree | - | 13 | 13 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree | - | 2 | - |
| Fine Studio Arts Degree | - | - | 24 |
| Graphic Design Degree | - | 29 | - |
| Illustration Degree | - | 30 | - |
| Industrial Design Degree | 1 | 16 | - |
| Intermedia, Multimedia Degree | - | 11 | - |
| Jewelry and Crafts Degree | - | 3 | - |
| Painting Degree | - | 28 | - |
| Photography Degree | - | 27 | - |
| Printmaking Degree | - | 4 | - |
| Sculpture Degree | - | 12 | - |
| Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Degree | - | 6 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,422 Undergraduate: 2,262 Graduate: 160
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 799 Female: 1,623
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 740 Female: 1,522
- Graduate Gender Male: 59 Female: 101
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,714 Part-Time: 708
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,593 Part-Time: 669
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 121 Part-Time: 39
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 50 | 2% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.6% |
| Black | 78 | 3% |
| Asian | 153 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 5% |
| White | 1,589 | 66% |
| Unknown | 426 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 35 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 575 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 687 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 410 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 281 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 129 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 71 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 85 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 92 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.9% |
| Age Unknown | 35 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 572 | 331 | 241 |
| Faculty Status | 117 | 104 | 13 |
| Tenured Faculty | 70 | 69 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 324 | 104 | 220 |
| Primarily Instruction | 324 | 104 | 220 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 64 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 76 | 61 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 106 | 102 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 46 | 44 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,896 (104) | $71,783 (56) | $72,029 (48) |
| Professor | $78,331 (61) | $80,203 (30) | $76,519 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $64,770 (22) | $65,216 (11) | $64,324 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,672 (21) | $59,759 (15) | $62,955 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,896 (104) | $71,783 (56) | $72,029 (48) |
| Professor | $78,331 (61) | $80,203 (30) | $76,519 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $64,770 (22) | $65,216 (11) | $64,324 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,672 (21) | $59,759 (15) | $62,955 (6) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 75% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 11 | 10 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009