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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admits nearly everyone — 89.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts anchors the college town of North Adams, MA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $87,671 four years out. Faculty pay averages $125,484 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 713 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 89.7% who got into Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts received 1,543 applications and admitted 1,425 (92.4%), with 191 enrolling.
How Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts compares
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.7% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,436 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,102 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's median earnings are $48,102 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $12,436 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts prices by residency: $12,436 in-state versus $21,381 out-of-state — a $8,945 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 713 undergraduates, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
55.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $87,671 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,753 |
| Biology, General | $52,808 |
| Psychology, General | $49,826 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $47,162 |
| Sociology | $44,136 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $42,983 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $39,955 |
Median earnings for these 8 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,102 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts doesn't look at test scores; its 89.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's acceptance rate?
92.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,425 admitted from 1,543 applicants.
How much does Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost?
In-state tuition is $12,436; out-of-state students pay $21,381. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,102 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms — 85.3% admitted
- Salem State University — 95.9% admitted
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy — 94.7% admitted
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — 85.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.