- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $24,159 a year (2022–23)
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design reported an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Massachusetts College of Art and Design reviews each application.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 2,102 of 2,756 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public 4-year college in Boston, Massachusetts, with 1,871 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Massachusetts College of Art and Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Massachusetts College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,159 a year at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
A lot: Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Massachusetts College of Art and Design admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,102 of 2,756 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?
Check Massachusetts College of Art and Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Massachusetts College of Art and Design didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at Massachusetts College of Art and Design after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,159 a year at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Massachusetts College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Massachusetts College of Art and Design?
Yes. Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design consider legacy status?
No. Massachusetts College of Art and Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Massachusetts College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Massachusetts College of Art and DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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