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The campus of MassArt is in Boston, Massachusetts, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at MassArt include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Admission at MassArt is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at MassArt is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 2,127 students enrolled (1,718 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at MassArt.
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts College Of Art
621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5882
General Phone: (617) 879-7000
Admissions Phone: (617) 879-7222
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 879-7850
http://www.massart.edu
MassArt awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 120 | photography, multimedia, commercial art, film and photography, cinematography, printmaking |
| Fine Arts | 106 | painting, sculpture, fine arts, textile arts, art history and criticism, ceramics, metal and jewelry, crafts and folk art, ... |
| Design | 98 | illustration, graphic design, fashion design, design and visual communication, industrial design |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | art education |
| Architecture And Planning | 10 | environmental design |
Number of programs and degrees for MassArt in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 284 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 25 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 13 | 2 |
In 2005, MassArt had a total enrollment of 2,127 students (1,718 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 39% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 70% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
MassArt offers campus housing for 370 of its 1,718 (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 | 1,021 | 569 | 56% | 246 | 43% |
| Men | 387 | 191 | 49% | 87 | 46% |
| Women | 634 | 378 | 60% | 159 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 879-7222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Room and board | $ 10,785 |
| Room charge | $ 7,615 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
MassArt participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 879-7850
MassArt has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $65,785 | 16 | $63,917 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $56,978 | 14 | $55,870 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $48,804 | 5 | $49,080 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $61,035 | 35 | $58,579 |
*: 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 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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