Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA

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Acceptance Rate

77%

Enrollment

1,812

Graduation Rate

69%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,582

Retention Rate

84%

Admissions

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SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,960

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,180

Avg Net Price

$23,764

Room & Board

$18,000

Total COA

$32,256

Median Debt

$25,755

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$14,993

$30,001–48,000

$15,162

$48,001–75,000

$21,708

$75,001–110,000

$27,239

$110,001+

$31,058

Pell Grant Rate: 28%

Federal Loan Rate: 51%

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Sticker Price$60,180

Estimated Net Price$23,764 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,582

Retention Rate

84%

Median Debt

$25,755

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

82.8%

Communication

9.2%

Architecture

4.0%

Education

4.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Design and Applied Arts	154	$45,804
Fine and Studio Arts	97	$33,907
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	81	$31,861
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	18	—
Environmental Design	13	—
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry	4	—