Beverly, Massachusetts is home to Montserrat College Of Art. Beverly is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Montserrat College Of Art go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in photography and commercial art and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 413. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 368 and 594. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Montserrat College Of Art has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Montserrat College Of Art has 308 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Montserrat College Of Art
23 Essex St
Beverly, MA 01915
General Phone: (978) 921-4242
http://www.montserrat.edu
Montserrat College Of Art awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 40 | fine arts studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 28 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Montserrat College Of Art in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Montserrat College Of Art had a total enrollment of 308 students (290 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 40% |
| Connecticut | 13% |
| New York | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 10% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Montserrat College Of Art offers campus housing for 162 of its 290 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Beverly, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 327 | 278 | 85% | 77 | 28% |
| Men | 90 | 77 | 86% | 24 | 31% |
| Women | 237 | 201 | 85% | 53 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 413 | 648 |
| SAT Math | 368 | 594 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| 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 | $ 20,629 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,629 |
| Room and board | $ 5,300 |
| Room charge | $ 5,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,050 |
Financial Aid:
Montserrat College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2063000)
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 | calendar year | 3 | $48,381 | 3 | $47,930 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $42,629 | 7 | $41,540 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $37,080 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $42,697 | 13 | $41,841 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montserrat College Of Art Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
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
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