Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1174 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1100 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3788 of 3,848 | For Nuclear Physics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 836
- Graduates
- 97
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- mcla.edu
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 90% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,543 | 497 | 1,044 |
| Admissions | 1,425 | 449 | 975 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 189 | 82 | 107 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
269 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
37 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 674 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 77 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 39 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (4%) |
| Asian | 16 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,606
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,030 | $3,852 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,030 | $3,852 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,975 | $3,852 |
| Fee in-district | $10,854 | $4,001 |
| Fee in-state | $10,854 | $4,001 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,584 | $4,001 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,524 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,324 |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts majors
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has granted 217 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 34 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 9 | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 26 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | |
| Sociology, General | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Communication, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 217 | 34 |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has published 527 scientific papers with 9,719 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15 | 22 |
| 1993 | 11 | 27 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 |
| 1995 | 9 | 30 |
| 1996 | 7 | 32 |
| 1997 | 4 | 37 |
| 1998 | 5 | 21 |
| 1999 | 13 | 23 |
| 2000 | 4 | 22 |
| 2001 | 2 | 35 |
| 2002 | 2 | 40 |
| 2003 | 7 | 40 |
| 2004 | 11 | 62 |
| 2005 | 5 | 73 |
| 2006 | 10 | 79 |
| 2007 | 7 | 116 |
| 2008 | 10 | 146 |
| 2009 | 7 | 181 |
| 2010 | 7 | 194 |
| 2011 | 7 | 243 |
| 2012 | 17 | 239 |
| 2013 | 15 | 337 |
| 2014 | 20 | 377 |
| 2015 | 17 | 525 |
| 2016 | 22 | 554 |
| 2017 | 23 | 613 |
| 2018 | 21 | 607 |
| 2019 | 26 | 682 |
| 2020 | 29 | 787 |
| 2021 | 22 | 901 |
| 2022 | 16 | 770 |
| 2023 | 18 | 877 |
| 2024 | 14 | 754 |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts alumni
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Jane Swift
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jane Maria Swift is an American politician and nonprofit executive who served as the 69th lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1999 to 2003 and, concurrently, as acting governor from April 2001 to January 2003. She was the first woman to perform the duties of governor of Massachusetts. At the time she became acting governor, Swift was 36 years old, making her the youngest female governor in U.S. history.
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Paul Babeu
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
Paul Raymond Babeu is an American law enforcement officer, politician and member of the Republican Party who was sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, from January 1, 2009, to January 1, 2017. He was Pinal County's first Republican sheriff.
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Ken Hill
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Kenneth Wade Hill is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. During a 14-year career, he pitched for seven teams between 1988 and 2001. As a member of the Montreal Expos in 1994, he appeared in the All-Star Game and finished the season tied for the National League lead in wins. He pitched in the 1995 World Series as a member of the Cleveland Indians.
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Peter Newsham
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
Peter Newsham was the Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPD) from January 2017 to January 2021. He is currently Chief of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia, having been appointed to that post in November, 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | MCLA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 290 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 375 Church Street North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247-4100 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 4136625000 |