Massachusetts College of Art and Design: Statistics

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# 4241 of 14,131 In the World
# 1178 of 2,597 In North America
# 1103 of 2,496 In the United States
# 53 of 88 In Massachusetts
# 14 of 24 In Boston
# 952 of 99 For Painting and Drawing
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

76%

Average SAT

1,339

Average ACT

29

Aid receiving

89%

Undergraduates

1,871

Graduates

118

Male:Female Ratio

25:75

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 76% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 76% 76% 76%
Applicants 2,756 597 2,159
Admissions 2,102 398 1,704
Freshmen enrolled full time 357 77 280

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 54%
â–  Nonresident Alien 5%
â–  Asian 6%
â–  Hispanic 15%
â–  Black or African American 4%
â–  Two or more races 5%
â–  Unknown 11%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design majors

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has granted 350 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, and 45 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Major Bachelor Master
Illustration 72 -
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 56 -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 32 12
Painting 29 -
Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other 20 6
Fashion & Apparel Design 24 -
Art Teacher Education 12 8
Photography 20 -
Intermedia & Multimedia 18 -
Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology 9 7
Sculpture 13 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General - 12
Printmaking 12 -
Industrial and Product Design 9 -
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8 -
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 6 -
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 5 -
Jewelry Arts 5 -
Grand Total 350 45

Publications & Citations

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has published 142 scientific papers with 639 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Art & Design, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Fashion Design, History, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.

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Academic rankings

34 Notable alumni

Margaret Foster Richardson

1. Margaret Foster Richardson

1881-1945 (aged 64)
painter artist
Margaret Foster Richardson was an American painter known for her self-portraiture. Richardson is best known for her 1912 painting, Self-Portrait, A Motion Picture.
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Vincent Schofield Wickham

2. Vincent Schofield Wickham

1894-1968 (aged 74)
sculptor
Vincent Schofield Wickham was a New York graphic illustrator, painter, sculptor, teacher, and inventor, whose career coincided with the Golden Age of American Illustration. Wickham worked as an editorial artist for the New York Times from 1924-1956. His work included sports illustrations, window displays in Times Square, and promotional posters that were displayed on newspaper trucks. In addition to his...
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Harris Barron

3. Harris Barron

1926-2017 (aged 91)
painter
Harris Barron was an artist, educator, writer, pilot, and adventurer who founded both the ZONE visual theatre group and the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1970.
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Royal B. Farnum

4. Royal B. Farnum

1884-1967 (aged 83)
art educator
Royal Bailey Farnum was an American art educator who served in administrative roles in various public and private educational institutions in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island during the first half of the 20th century.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names MCAD
Founded 1873
Academic calendar September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff 475
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Address 621 Huntington Ave Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5882 United States
City Population 676,000
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