MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

  • 375 Church St
  • North Adams, MA 01247
  • OPEID College Code: 00218700
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  • General Phone: (413) 662-5000
  • President: Mary K. Grant
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,962
  • College Mascot: Trailblazers
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
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
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public, residential, liberal arts college, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its distinctive purpose is to provide a high quality alternative to private liberal arts institutions at a lower cost.

    Special features include selective admission, small classes, individualized attention, and academic excellence in an attractive college setting. A challenging curriculum provides flexibility for motivated students to shape their own course of study and encourages them to combine traditional coursework with experiential learning, such as internships, study abroad, and other field experiences. Working with a diverse student body in an intellectually challenging environment, MCLA faculty and staff develop liberally educated citizens with the knowledge, perspectives, critical thinking abilities, and values necessary to become active members of their communities and leaders in their chosen professions.

    To accomplish this mission, we seek to develop curricula that integrate liberal arts and professional studies; affirm the value of excellent teaching and reward scholarly and creative activity; expand opportunities for experiential learning to include field experiences, community service, international programs and independent studies; create a campus community that fosters intellectual, cultural, social and recreational activities that enrich education and where the value and worth of all people are affirmed and celebrated; achieve greater diversity within our faculty, administration, staff, and student body; challenge students to succeed and support them in their efforts; and extend our cultural and educational resources to enhance the quality of life in the Berkshires.
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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
  • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    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
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
  • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6251,0661,691
Number Granted Admission (%)408 (65%)781 (73%)1,189 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)117 (29%)234 (30%)351 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam31695%
ACT ® Exam165%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440580
SAT ® Math430560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2025
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving88%30%34%47%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,146$4,006$2,499$2,294
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.0%3.5%2.7%
Number in Default141513
Number in Repayment344418470
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,875$6,565$6,308
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,875$6,565$6,308
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,820$15,510$15,253
Books and Supplies$950$900$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,868$7,154$7,004
Other Expenses$2,009$1,792$1,856
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,702$16,411$15,968
In-State$17,702$16,411$15,968
Out of State$26,647$25,356$24,913
Off Campus
In-District$7,825$7,465$7,108
In-State$7,825$7,465$7,108
Out of State$16,770$16,410$16,053
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,825$7,465$7,108
In-State$7,825$7,465$7,108
Out of State$16,770$16,410$16,053
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-13-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-55-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-3-
 
Education
Education Degree111142
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-62-
 
History
History Degree-21-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-17-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-7-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree-3-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-4-
 
Physical Sciences
Physics Degree-3-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-26-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree1--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-1-
Sociology Degree-43-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree-7-
Visual and Performing Arts Degree-17-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,962
  • Undergraduate: 1,675 Graduate: 287
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 779 Female: 1,183
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 674 Female: 1,001
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 105 Female: 182
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,524 Part-Time: 438
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,467 Part-Time: 208
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 57 Part-Time: 230
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10.05%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown26413%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18352%
Ages 18-1959330%
Ages 20-2155428%
Ages 22-2422712%
Ages 25-291578%
Ages 30-341035%
Ages 35-39955%
Ages 40-491156%
Ages 50-65613%
Age Over 6540.2%
Age Unknown180.9%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees386271115
Faculty Status1638479
Tenured Faculty6060-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1638479
Primarily Instruction1638479
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3232-
Other Professionals765620
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1159916
Clerical And Secretarial493811
Skilled Crafts1717-
Service and/or Maintenance36342
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,299 (84)$69,865 (49)$61,307 (35)
Professor$77,961 (43)$80,457 (28)$73,302 (15)
Associate Professor$60,530 (15)$61,618 (8)$59,287 (7)
Assistant Professor$50,993 (24)$52,887 (12)$49,099 (12)
Instructor$42,500 (2)$43,000 (1)$42,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,299 (84)$69,865 (49)$61,307 (35)
Professor$77,961 (43)$80,457 (28)$73,302 (15)
Associate Professor$60,530 (15)$61,618 (8)$59,287 (7)
Assistant Professor$50,993 (24)$52,887 (12)$49,099 (12)
Instructor$42,500 (2)$43,000 (1)$42,000 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes1819685
Unduplicated Athletes1769581
Baseball2626-
Basketball342113
Golf88-
Soccer573126
Softball14-14
Tennis9-9
Track and Field, X-Country18108
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$11,837$12,107
Assistant Coaches-$2,772$3,157
 
Coaches
All Coaches231112
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students50%
 
By Gender
Male47%
Female52%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian-
Black30%
Asian33%
Hispanic17%
White52%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less37%
5 Years46%
6 Years50%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
On Campus
Drug Related22
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape13
Burglary166
On Campus
Forcible Rape13
Burglary1919
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