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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public college in a town near a city with 836 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

North Adams, Massachusetts · Public · Town, near a city · 836 students

NCAA Division III · Massachusetts State College Athletic AssociationEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$16,068

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

56%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,102

10 years after entry

Students

836

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: catalog.mcla.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,845
$30,001–48,000$10,762
$48,001–75,000$13,250
$75,001–110,000$15,958
Over $110,000$22,698

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts courseCredits
ALL3
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
ALL3

Source: catalog.mcla.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management20
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other18
Psychology17
Sociology12
Biology/Biological Sciences11
English Language and Literature10
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer10
Computer and Information Sciences9
Show the other 13 majors
Visual and Performing Arts8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences7
History6
Fine and Studio Arts Management6
Political Science and Government5
Mathematics5
Education5
Communication4
Art/Art Studies3
Chemistry2
Environmental Science1
Physics1
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Pittsfield, MA

128,726 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Albany International (ALB)

Nearest hub airport

Bradley International (BDL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20

Elevation

766 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

14°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

85.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

4 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,280 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division III, similar size