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Massachusetts College of Art and Design, popularly referred to as MassArt, was established in 1873. It is a public institution and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the first college of arts in the United States to grant a degree in the subject. MassArt awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the fields of fine arts, science, and architecture, among others. Several pre-college programs for high school students as well as continuing education programs are also offered by the institution.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a co-ed basketball team named the Masstadons. There are several other varsity sports teams that participate in cross country, basketball, tennis, and softball.
MassArt is in a large city, in Boston, MA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at MassArt earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
MassArt does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 510 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 480 and 590.
Some professors at MassArt are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
MassArt, in 2007-2008, had 2,312 students (1,845 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5882
General Phone: (617) 879-7000
http://www.massart.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 114 | graphic design, fashion design, illustration, industrial design, design and visual communication |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 95 | photography, film and photography, cinematography, multimedia, commercial art, printmaking |
| Fine Arts | 81 | painting, fine arts, sculpture, metal and jewelry, art history and criticism, ceramics, crafts and folk art, fine arts studies, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 50 | art education |
| Architecture and Planning | 12 | environmental design |
Number of programs and degrees for MassArt in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 274 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, MassArt had a total enrollment of 2,312 students (1,845 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 65% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| New York | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
MassArt offers campus housing for 370 of its 1,845 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,507 | 772 | 51% | 278 | 36% |
| Men | 459 | 205 | 45% | 80 | 39% |
| Women | 1,048 | 567 | 54% | 198 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,000 |
| Room and board | $ 11,220 |
| Room charge | $ 8,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,280 |
Financial Aid:
MassArt participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218000)
MassArt has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $79,240 | 25 | $76,249 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $64,788 | 14 | $64,754 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $60,114 | 8 | $58,194 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $71,439 | 47 | $69,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Environmental Design/Architecture
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MassArt Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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