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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00218000
  • President: Dawn Barrett
  • Fax: (617) 879-7979
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,446

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.massart.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation

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

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Massachusetts College of Art and Design directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Architecture

 CertificateBachelorMasterMore Actions
Environmental Design, Architecture Degree-119
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Education

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Art Teacher Education Degree22717
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History Degree-14-
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degree-5-
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Cinematography and Film Degree-12-
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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree13--
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Design and Visual Communications Degree6811
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Fashion and Apparel Design Degree433-
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Degree-9-
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Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree-1814
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree-9-
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Fine Studio Arts Degree--23
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Graphic Design Degree-37-
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Illustration Degree-24-
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Industrial Design Degree-6-
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Intermedia, Multimedia Degree-21-
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Jewelry Design and Crafts Degree-10-
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Painting Degree-34-
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Photography Degree-24-
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Printmaking Degree-9-
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Sculpture Degree-20-
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Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Degree-8-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://massart.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design admissions office phone number is (617) 879-7222. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.massart.edu

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3861,0611,447
Number Granted Admission (%)216 (56%)697 (66%)913 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)81 (38%)231 (33%)312 (34%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam28190%
ACT ® Exam289%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480600
SAT ® Math480590
SAT ® Writing490590

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,446

    • - Undergraduate: 2,259

    - Graduate: 187

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 799

    - Female: 1,623

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 740

    - Female: 1,522

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 59

    - Female: 101

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

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

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien492%
American Indian50.2%
Black663%
Asian1386%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic944%
White1,62266%
Unknown38516%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18351%
Ages 18-1957524%
Ages 20-2168728%
Ages 22-2441017%
Ages 25-2928112%
Ages 30-341295%
Ages 35-39713%
Ages 40-49854%
Ages 50-65924%
Age Over 65220.9%
Age Unknown351%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 90%
  • Part-Time Students: 100%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students68%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male65%
Female69%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian100%
Black63%
Asian60%
Hispanic50%
White72%
Unknown60%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years63%
6 Years68%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://inside.massart.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$16,601$16,387$15,161
$0 - $30,000$13,357$12,192$10,911
$30,000 - $48,000$13,783$15,075$13,728
$48,001 - $75,000$18,276$18,120$16,912
$75,001 - $110,000$20,531$21,841$21,113
More Than $110,000$22,835$22,280$21,248

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$9,700$9,000$8,400
In-State Tuition and Fees$9,700$9,000$8,400
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,400$25,400$24,400
Books and Supplies$2,100$2,100$2,100

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$12,150$11,750$11,288
Other Expenses$1,350$1,350$1,312
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,150$11,750$12,070
Other Expenses$1,350$1,350$1,280
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,400$1,350$4,850

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$25,300$24,200$23,100
In-State$25,300$24,200$23,100
Out of State$42,000$40,600$39,100
Off Campus
In-District$25,300$24,200$23,850
In-State$25,300$24,200$23,850
Out of State$42,000$40,600$39,850
Off Campus with Family
In-District$17,200$16,100$15,350
In-State$17,200$16,100$15,350
Out of State$33,900$32,500$31,350

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design financial aid office phone number is (617) 879-7850. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

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Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid29487%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid22065%$7,685
All Federal Grants10431%$4,753
Pell Grants10431%$4,218
Other Federal Grants309%$1,855
State/Local Grants & Scholarships12236%$2,827
Institutional Grants & Scholarships19959%$4,279
All Student Loans25275%$6,554
Federal Student Loans24873%$5,612
Other Student Loans278%$9,623

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)3.9%3.2%1.4%
Number in Default16135
Number in Repayment409397347

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 370
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $9,186

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape112
Aggravated Assault11-
Burglary3411
Nearby Public Area
Robbery255
Aggravated Assault323
Vehicle Theft413
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape--2
Burglary132

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees580332248
Faculty Status1069313
Tenured Faculty67616
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service32293229
Primarily Instruction32293229
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial75732
Other Professionals756213
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1081044
Clerical And Secretarial30282
Skilled Crafts2121-
Service and/or Maintenance53512

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,893 (93)$76,403 (50)$77,463 (43)
Professor$81,603 (64)$82,665 (31)$80,605 (33)
Associate Professor$68,104 (15)$68,962 (8)$67,124 (7)
Assistant Professor$64,779 (14)$64,165 (11)$67,029 (3)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,893 (93)$76,403 (50)$77,463 (43)
Professor$81,603 (64)$82,665 (31)$80,605 (33)
Associate Professor$68,104 (15)$68,962 (8)$67,124 (7)
Assistant Professor$64,779 (14)$64,165 (11)$67,029 (3)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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