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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA·Public·~76% acceptance

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public college in Boston, MA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 76% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $24,100 per year. About 69% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $43,582 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$24,100/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,239
Aid cuts ~$10,139/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
69%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$27,090
median earnings, 6yr
$43,582
median earnings, 10yr
How Massachusetts College of Art and Design reads an application

What Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admits about 76% of applicants.
How much does Massachusetts College of Art and Design cost?
At Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the average net price after aid is about $24,100 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,239 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
None. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Massachusetts College of Art and Design's application deadlines?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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