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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Teaching Programs

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

Contact details for Massachusetts College of Art and Design are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5882
Phone:	6178797000
Website:	massart.edu/
Admissions:	massart.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	massart.edu/costs-and-aid

How Do I Get Into Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

You can apply to Massachusetts College of Art and Design online at: https://massart.edu/admissions/first-time-undergraduates/how-to-apply

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Massachusetts College of Art and Design

These are the things Massachusetts College of Art and Design considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design maintains an acceptance rate of 76%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	597	398	67%
Women	2,159	1,704	79%

Can I Afford Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

The average net price after aid at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $23,764. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$1,030
In-State Fees	$14,370
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,030
Out-of-State Fees	$14,370
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,400
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$43,400

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design receive some form of financial aid (431 students).

Approximately 76% of students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,346 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,322.

Student Loan Debt

51% of Massachusetts College of Art and Design undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,218 per year.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 135 students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,812 undergraduate students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Massachusetts College of Art and Design undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	105
Black or African American	79
Hispanic	275
White	976
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	94
Non-Resident	61

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	264
New York	16
Connecticut	13
Maine	8
Rhode Island	8

Additionally, approximately 3.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Graduate Student Diversity

110 of Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	4
Hispanic	11
White	58
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	26

Online Learning at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

738 undergraduate students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design took at least one online class — of those, 48 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 33 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

These teaching programs are offered at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	12	8	—	20

Academic Programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers 6 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Massachusetts College of Art and Design maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.