Massachusetts College of Art and Design

www.massart.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,030

2023 Average Net Price

$24,159

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

77.5%

3,027 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,986

88.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.2%

292 Graduates

About

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Massachusetts College of Art and Design were Illustration (91 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (61 degrees), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (37 degrees).

In 2023, 468 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (252 degrees), 4.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $1,030, which is $−14,134 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 416 total borrowers.

Photo by mike feist

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $1,030, which is $14,134 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,159.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Massachusetts College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,030

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $1,030. The cost of tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $−14,134 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,159

2023 Value

1.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Massachusetts College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,159. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Massachusetts College of Art and Design grew by 1.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,200

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was of $17,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 16.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 24.7% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 416 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Massachusetts College of Art and Design received 3,027 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,027 applicants, 2,345 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,986 students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2023. 87% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 18.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,345

Accepted Out of 3,027

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design was 77.5% (2,345 admissions from 3,027 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.5%, while admissions grew by 14.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

87%

Submission Percentage (2016)

325

Scores Submitted (2016)

87% of enrolled first-time students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Massachusetts College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 1,986 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 1,758 students and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 4.58% Two or More Races, 3.93% Black or African American, 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0504% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by White Male (12.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,986 students. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 1,758 and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 88.5% of students enrolled at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Massachusetts College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,053 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
278 enrolled students
Asian
133 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 53% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 4.58% Two or More Races, 3.93% Black or African American, 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0504% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 254 students (12.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 234 more women than men received degrees from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is Illustration (91 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (61 degrees) and Digital Communication & Multimedia (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (368 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees), and Communications (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,572,681 people), Secondary school teachers (532,214 people), Education administrators (296,903 people), Other managers (288,433 people), and Special education teachers (210,537 people).

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (368 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees), Communications (43 degrees), Education (36 degrees), and Precision Production (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are Visual & Performing Arts (368 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (21 degrees), Communications (43 degrees), Education (36 degrees), and Precision Production (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (2,755,004 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,532 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (133,360 people), Computer Systems Design (108,471 people), and Child day care services (102,879 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2023)

Illustration
91 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
61 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was Illustration with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

351

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (351).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Cinematography & Film Production, which is 0.488 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 3.79 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is Female and Asian (90.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.08% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
252 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

13.5% of degree recipients (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
187 degrees awarded
White Male
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is white female (187 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (65 degrees).

Operations

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $18.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.24M (6.71%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 88.8M. Massachusetts College of Art and Design employs 54 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 29 Associate professors. Most academics at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are Male Professor (28), Female Professor (26), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are: Management, with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Endowment

$18.5M

2023 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2022

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $18.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Massachusetts College of Art and Design grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.1M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.9M

2023 Salaries

2.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design paid a median of $39.9M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($88.8M) and a 2.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design paid a total of $10.3M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massachusetts College of Art and Design were Professor with 54 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Associate professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts College of Art and Design were Management with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was Male Professor with 28 employees, Female Professor with 26 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Keep Exploring

Cornish College of the Arts

University

Newschool of Architecture and Design

University

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

University

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

University

Oregon College of Art and Craft

University