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FAQs

What is the acceptance rate for MassArt graduates? ›

Massachusetts College of Art and Design admissions has an acceptance rate of 79% and an early acceptance rate of 82.7%.

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Minimum High School Grade Point Average (GPA)

The recommended GPA for admission is 3.0, though students are admitted from a range of academic backgrounds, and applicants below a 3.0 are considered for admission.

The current MassArt student to faculty ratio (student FTE to faculty FTE) for the BFA program is 9.7:1, which is less than the peer group average of 10.7. In Fall 2018, full-time faculty made up 59% of the faculty FTE for MassArt's BFA program, which exceeds our AICAD peer average of 58%.

In-state tuition 14,570 USD, Out-of-state tuition 40,960 USD (2022 – 23)

Massachusetts College of Art and Design / Undergraduate tuition and fees

Scholarships for Massachusetts Applicants

MassArt President's Scholarships are for accepted Massachusetts first-year and transfer applicants. They are merit-based, and financial need is not a factor. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.

Please write to ce@massart.edu to change your registration or drop.

Learn more about our on campus residence hall options for undergraduate and graduate students. The MassArt Tree House is a suite-style residence hall for first and second-year students. Pictured: The lobby of the Tree House. Smith Hall houses first-year students in suite-style living spaces.

GRADING SYSTEM

Unlike many other U.S. universities, MassArt does not use a GPA (grade point average) system.

Does MassArt require a portfolio? ›

Your visual art portfolio is an important part of your MassArt application. It should consist of 15 to 20 pieces of your strongest artwork made over the past two years.

The College is also accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,833 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 5 acres.

The university offers 105 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $51,143.

The acceptance rate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 78.6%. For every 100 applicants, 79 are admitted.

The acceptance rate for MIT Sloan is 17.8%. It is important to consider the acceptance rate in the context of the student profile of those who are admitted. For example, the median GMAT score is 730.