Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MA
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity29
Retention25
Graduation13
Earnings17
Diversity37
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
94%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
English Language and Literature16%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies17%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
74%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
$11K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$249
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
70%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 44% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 54% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 53% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 73% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
93%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
1,260
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
175
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
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Colleges near Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MA
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