- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.31, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- Average net price: $17,705 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reported: an average GPA of 3.31 (2023–24) and an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reviews each application.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts average GPA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts reported an average high school GPA of 3.31 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts acceptance rate
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 1,084 of 1,208 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public 4-year college in North Adams, Massachusetts, with 794 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 $17,705 a year at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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
Is it easy to get into MCLA?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into MCLA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts admitted 90% 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.
Is there a minimum GPA for MCLA?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.31, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at MCLA?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,084 of 1,208 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into MCLA?
A lot: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to MCLA?
No. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does MCLA look at legacy status?
No. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does MCLA ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at MCLA?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,705 a year at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at MCLA?
Yes. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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.
Before you apply, check MCLA's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsU.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.
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Common Data Set 2023–24Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: average high school GPA of first-year students.
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