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Students attend Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Massachusetts, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and liberal arts.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 475. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560. 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.
There are 1,849 students at Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts
375 Church St
North Adams, MA 01247-4100
General Phone: (413) 662-5000
Admissions Phone: (413) 662-5410
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 662-5219
http://www.mcla.edu
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 133 | English, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 68 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 21 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 19 | biology, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 289 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 1 |
In 2005, Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts had a total enrollment of 1,849 students (1,472 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 72% |
| New York | 21% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts offers campus housing for 867 of its 1,472 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Adams, 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 | 1,043 | 779 | 75% | 270 | 35% |
| Men | 416 | 292 | 70% | 105 | 36% |
| Women | 627 | 487 | 78% | 165 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 475 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 662-5410
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,617 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,562 |
| Room and board | $ 6,282 |
| Room charge | $ 3,316 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,966 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,269 |
Financial Aid:
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 662-5219
Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts 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 | 29 | $67,066 | 12 | $60,645 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $54,717 | 5 | $55,384 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $44,316 | 12 | $43,281 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $60,471 | 30 | $52,001 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Massachusetts College Of Liberal Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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